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AJ53 CYZ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,787 mi
Last recorded93,787 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 CYZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 93,787 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 92,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel housing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive minor rusting/patch repair of sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle pivot (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel housing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive minor rusting patch repair of sill (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 90,359 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 90,338 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 88,467 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 88,467 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 86,915 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 84,246 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 84,246 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 79,216 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 74,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both wiper blades split

Fail 8 Jun 2011 69,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear axle mounting bushes worn

engine coolant level low

o/s front inner wheel arch becoming corroded

o/s outer sill becoming corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 69,971 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear axle mounting bushes worn

engine coolant level low

o/s front inner wheel arch becoming corroded

o/s outer sill becoming corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 65,137 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 65,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 61,249 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 61,242 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 56,069 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 41,858 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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AJ53 CYZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AJ53 CYZ, 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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AJ53 CYZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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