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EF53 CVU

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,126 mi
Last recorded112,126 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 CVU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2016 112,126 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked (2.4.A.3)

both rear axle bushes deteriorated and have slight play

Pass 20 Jul 2015 109,482 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid/engine oil/coolant levels on min

condensation in offside front lamp

offside wiper blade split

Fail 13 Jul 2015 109,202 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid/engine oil/coolant levels on min

condensation in offside front lamp

offside wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jul 2014 101,700 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 93,898 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 85,354 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 78,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 78,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 70,109 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 66,824 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 59,294 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 59,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 53,421 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 53,421 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2006 47,890 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside headlamp is damp inside.

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2006 47,890 miles

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

Nearside headlamp is damp inside.

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

Oil leak

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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EF53 CVU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EF53 CVU, 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 EF53 CVU registered?

EF53 CVU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is EF53 CVU safe to buy?

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