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CK53 JYC

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

56,715 mi
Last recorded56,715 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 JYC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 56,715 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 55,161 miles

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

Oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

welding repairs to sills

Fail 5 Nov 2014 82,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

welding repairs to sills

Pass 4 Nov 2013 53,071 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 53,605 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 48,476 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing & close to the limit.

Corrosion in various places.

Front brake hoses are perishing.

Inner bushes on front anti roll bar are showing signs of wear.

Rearmost bush in o/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Fail 9 Nov 2012 48,476 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres are perishing & close to the limit.

Corrosion in various places.

Engine management light is on.

Front brake hoses are perishing.

Inner bushes on front anti roll bar are showing signs of wear.

O/s wiper rubber is deteriorating.

Rearmost bush in o/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 44,580 miles

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Fuel filter is corroding.

Inner bushes on o/s front suspension arm are deteriorating.

Rear tyres are perished & getting close to the limit.

Slight play in front strut top mountings.

Wiper rubbers are deteriorating.

Fail 30 Nov 2011 44,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Fuel filter is corroding.

Inner bushes on o/s front suspension arm are deteriorating.

Rear tyres are perished & getting close to the limit.

Slight play in front strut top mountings.

Wiper rubbers are deteriorating.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 39,461 miles

N/s wiper is starting to deteriorate.

Rear tyres are perishing.

Some play in n/s front strut top mounting.

Fail 26 Nov 2010 39,461 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres are perishing.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/s wiper is starting to deteriorate.

Some play in n/s front strut top mounting.

Fail 20 Nov 2009 33,438 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Slight play in rear strut top mountings.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 33,438 miles

Slight play in rear strut top mountings.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 27,974 miles

Front wiper rubbers starting to deteriorate.

Fail 28 Nov 2008 27,971 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Front wiper rubbers starting to deteriorate.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2007
Pass 2 Nov 2006 15,481 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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CK53 JYC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CK53 JYC, 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 CK53 JYC registered?

CK53 JYC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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