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CX53 LZH

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,916 mi
Last recorded62,916 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 LZH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 62,916 miles

front and rea sections of brake pipe are heavily corroded recomened renewal

front and rear brake ferrels are heavily corroded

front exhaust mounting heavily corroded recomened renewal

front lower arms deteriorated

front strut top mountings have play evident recomened renewal

n/s front brake hose deteriorated

n/s front subframe mnounting area is heavily corroded recomened repaire

rear brakeing in need of adjustment recomened inspection

Pass 8 Oct 2012 55,117 miles

n/s front struttop play evident

Fail 5 Oct 2012 55,117 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

n/s front struttop play evident

Pass 14 Oct 2011 53,253 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f strut top mounting/bearing has play evident. recommend renewal

sections of rear floorpan have corrosion evident

slight oil leak evident from engine

Pass 3 Nov 2010 50,758 miles

both front tyre treads are wearing low. recommend renewal

slight play evident in both front srut top mountings/bearings

underside of vehicle has lots of surface corrosion evident

Pass 17 Nov 2009 47,787 miles

both front brake discs are deteriated

exhaust system heavily corroded

fuel filter heavily corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2008 44,721 miles

both front tyres are aproaching their minimum wear indicators

complete exhaust system is heavily corroded

heavy cracking evident on both rear tyre outer sidewalls. recommend renewal

Fail 1 Dec 2008 44,721 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres are aproaching their minimum wear indicators

complete exhaust system is heavily corroded

heavy cracking evident on both rear tyre outer sidewalls. recommend renewal

Pass 14 Nov 2007 41,210 miles

both front brake discs have scoring evident

both front inner brake pads are wearing very low

Fail 12 Nov 2007 41,210 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front brake discs have scoring evident

both front inner brake pads are wearing very low

slight play evident in o/s/f top strut bush mounting

Pass 4 Dec 2006 37,797 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 36,406 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 36,406 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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CX53 LZH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 47,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX53 LZH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CX53 LZH registered?

CX53 LZH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is CX53 LZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 LZH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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