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CK53 LHW

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,724 mi
Last recorded98,724 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 LHW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 98,724 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 94,282 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 94,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 85,644 miles

corrosion on sills/inner sills/chassis

engine management light lit

o/s/r tyre feathering

Pass 13 Nov 2012 76,141 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 76,141 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 67,639 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 67,637 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 63,012 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 50,976 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 395,330 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 LHW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LHW, 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 LHW registered?

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

Is CK53 LHW safe to buy?

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