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CX53 UTL

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

67,831 mi
Last recorded67,831 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 UTL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2014 67,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 60,821 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

floor and chassy very rust

Pass 27 Feb 2013 60,821 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

floor and chassy very rust

Fail 28 Feb 2012 54,239 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

floor and chassy rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2012 54,239 miles

floor and chassy rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2010 40,643 miles

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

front no plate damage

Fail 1 Mar 2010 40,643 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front no plate damage

Pass 25 Feb 2009 34,385 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 25,927 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 25,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2006 20,099 miles

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 UTL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX53 UTL registered?

CX53 UTL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is CX53 UTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 UTL shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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