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CK53 PGV

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,864 mi
Last recorded66,864 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 66,864 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/front wheel fouling on wheel arch panal

underbody/chassis. at and around rear axle frame mountings rusting

Pass 8 Jun 2012 61,740 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake hoses cracking

both front suspension arms bushes cracking

engine management light on

front brake pads inner looks low and discs worn

heavy corrosion n/s and o/s outer sill panel and slightly cracked

o/s/r lamp cracked

power steering pipe slightly leaking

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes

Fail 6 Jun 2012 61,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake hoses cracking

both front suspension arms bushes cracking

engine management light on

front brake pads inner looks low and discs worn

heavy corrosion n/s and o/s outer sill panel and slightly cracked

o/s/r lamp cracked

power steering pipe slightly leaking

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes

Fail 14 May 2012 61,693 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Both outer sills rusty

Engine Mil light on

Offside front flexi brake hose cracked

Slight play in steering

The Abs warning light does not function but there is no Abs pump fitted , There is however Abs wheel speed sensors fitted to each wheel,

Pass 18 May 2011 53,400 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 50,696 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 50,695 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 47,184 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 41,547 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 41,547 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Steering rack cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 29,055 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 25,888 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 PGV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PGV, 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 PGV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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