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CK53 LMF

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,429 mi
Last recorded37,429 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2008
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2008 37,429 miles

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

both front wishbone bushes starting to seperate

Fail 17 Jan 2008 37,429 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front wishbone bushes starting to seperate

Pass 15 Nov 2006 26,141 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 26,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 LMF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LMF, 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 LMF registered?

CK53 LMF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is CK53 LMF safe to buy?

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