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CK52 TMU

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

119,252 mi
Last recorded119,252 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 TMU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 119,252 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 119,250 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 111,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear valance corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2012 111,297 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear valance corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 103,087 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 103,004 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 95,065 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 94,426 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 83,105 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

BOTH front wiperbades slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate slightly loose but not insecure

handbrake lever near end of travel

Fail 1 Oct 2009 83,066 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

BOTH front wiperbades slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate slightly loose but not insecure

handbrake lever near end of travel

Pass 15 Sep 2008 70,580 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 70,361 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 55,685 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 55,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 48,090 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 47,679 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 35,410 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

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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CK52 TMU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 CK52 TMU, 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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CK52 TMU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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