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CX53 UUL

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

96,958 mi
Last recorded96,958 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 UUL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 96,958 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 86,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S Beam Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2024 86,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S Beam Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2023 78,751 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2022 78,477 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 78,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting axle bush location (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 78,375 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 78,315 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 76,186 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 73,560 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 68,309 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 68,308 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside plate light inop.

Pass 26 Oct 2017 63,996 miles

Front brake hoses perishing.

Pass 4 Nov 2016 59,875 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 59,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 56,411 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 56,411 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 54,307 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 50,659 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,699 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 46,699 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 43,217 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 39,203 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 39,203 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 35,172 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 30,923 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 27,873 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 27,840 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 17,287 miles

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 UUL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 UUL, 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 UUL registered?

CX53 UUL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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