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CK53 KFR

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

67,817 mi
Last recorded67,817 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 KFR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2015 67,817 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

both rear tyre presures low,oil leak from engine.

Pass 24 Jan 2014 52,907 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 14 Jun 2012 46,340 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

Some brake pedal travel visible.

Wipers deteriorated.

Fail 13 Jun 2012 46,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Some brake pedal travel visible.

Wipers deteriorated.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 42,248 miles

brake pedal spongy in rolling roads but o.k on road would advise inspection of rear brakes

Pass 21 Jun 2010 38,916 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 38,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Please not ethere is surface corrison showing to front disc,s

Please not ethis vehicle has had an accident to rear of vehicle

Please note there is corrison showing to exhaust system

Fail 28 Oct 2009 38,881 miles

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

spare tyre flat and odd size to 4 fitted on vehicle

vehicle underside shows visible signs of heavy o/s rear impact

Fail 26 Nov 2008 31,688 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Please note o/s/r tyre feathing

Please note there is a slight stiffness to steering when jacked up

Please note there is not a lot of reserve tralve left on handbrake

Pass 26 Nov 2008 31,688 miles

Please note o/s/r tyre feathing

Please note there is a slight stiffness to steering when jacked up

Please note there is not a lot of reserve tralve left on handbrake

Pass 28 Nov 2007 25,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 KFR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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