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CK53 KAJ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

38,603 mi
Last recorded38,603 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 KAJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 38,603 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2015 38,603 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 3 Jul 2014
Fail 3 Jul 2014

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 37,031 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 37,031 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 34,745 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 31,138 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cracks in side wall

Fail 21 Oct 2011 31,138 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cracks in side wall

Pass 21 Oct 2010 27,782 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs wearing

fuel filter rusting

Fail 21 Oct 2010 27,781 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs wearing

fuel filter rusting

Pass 22 Oct 2009 23,426 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 23,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 19,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 19,473 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 15,916 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 15,916 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 13,058 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 19 Sep 2006 13,058 miles

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

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

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 KAJ 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 52.6%.

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

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