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BL53 CNZ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,579 mi
Last recorded69,579 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 CNZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 69,579 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front wiper split but still clears screen

offside rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 24 Nov 2012 58,006 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 58,006 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 39,975 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 39,975 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 33,608 miles

Rear tyres starting to deteriorate. Slight leak from clutch fluid pipe

Pass 26 Nov 2009 30,316 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 30,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 27,120 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 27,120 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 23,337 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 19,402 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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BL53 CNZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL53 CNZ, 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 BL53 CNZ registered?

BL53 CNZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is BL53 CNZ safe to buy?

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