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CK53 JXU

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,725 mi
Last recorded42,725 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 JXU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 42,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2017 37,689 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 37,689 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 34,588 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 34,588 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 30,334 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 30,334 miles

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 19,876 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 19,876 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 14,352 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 8,001 miles

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 26 Sep 2011 3,812 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 3,510 miles

n/s front tyre slight damage to tyre wall

Pass 9 Sep 2009 3,222 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 2,894 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 2,528 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 2,297 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 2,297 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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CK53 JXU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CK53 JXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK53 JXU registered?

CK53 JXU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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