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CK53 LGY

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,095 mi
Last recorded68,095 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 68,095 miles

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Chassis but is not holed at this time

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/R outer sill and is weak but is not holed at this time

Advise surface corrosion to O/S/R outer sill and is weak but is not holed at this time

Fail 3 Oct 2016 68,095 miles

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Chassis but is not holed at this time

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/R outer sill and is weak but is not holed at this time

Advise surface corrosion to O/S/R outer sill and is weak but is not holed at this time

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 62,954 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower (2.4.G.2)

offside outer sill corroding

Fail 12 Aug 2015 62,920 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 57,121 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 57,059 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 51,578 miles

Both outer sills showing signs of corrosion.

Both rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion.

Exhaust system heavily corroded in areas.

N/S/F and O/S/F floor corroded.

N/S/F coil spring showing signs of corrosion.

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall cracking.

N/S/R outer sill corroded.

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

O/S/F and N/S/F lower suspension arm rear bushes showing signs of deterioration.

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

Spare tyre flat.

Various areas of underbody showing siigns of corrosion.

Fail 10 Aug 2013 51,578 miles

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

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

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

Both outer sills showing signs of corrosion.

Both rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion.

Exhaust system heavily corroded in areas.

N/S/F and O/S/F floor corroded.

N/S/F coil spring showing signs of corrosion.

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall cracking.

N/S/R outer sill corroded.

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

O/S/F and N/S/F lower suspension arm rear bushes showing signs of deterioration.

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

Spare tyre flat.

Various areas of underbody showing siigns of corrosion.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 50,258 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 50,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 49,204 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 46,407 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

front brake discs worn/scorred

some footbrake travel

Pass 18 Sep 2009 42,686 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 35,903 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 35,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 29,297 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,735 miles

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 LGY 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 64.7%.

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

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