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CX53 URP

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

85,937 mi
Last recorded85,937 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 URP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 85,937 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 85,937 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 77,790 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 77,790 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 77,768 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 77,254 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 77,234 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 77,177 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 76,724 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 66,089 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 66,089 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 62,772 miles

under body corroding

Fail 19 Jul 2018 62,772 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

under body corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2017 61,472 miles

under body corroding needs good oil spray.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 61,383 miles

both front chassis legs under wheel arches corroded

metal brake pipes under vehicle slight corrosion

slight engine oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2016 61,382 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine overheating (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16 perished (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre under inflated

both front chassis legs under wheel arches corroded

engine coolant leak suspect header tank

metal brake pipes under vehicle slight corrosion

slight engine oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded recommend oil spray

Pass 3 Jul 2015 59,787 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2015 59,787 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 56,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has slight cracks

Pass 31 Oct 2011 53,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 53,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 44,950 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 43,229 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 41,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front suspension arms,rear mounting bushs seperating

exhaust coroded and deteriorating

front brake discs coroded

Fail 25 Sep 2008 41,278 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front suspension arms,rear mounting bushs seperating

exhaust coroded and deteriorating

front brake discs coroded

Pass 24 Sep 2007 31,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 19,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 URP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 URP, 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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CX53 URP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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