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CK53 PJX

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,258 mi
Last recorded29,258 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 29,258 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch surface rust

under body slight surface rust

Pass 26 Mar 2019 29,248 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mount slight play only when jacked up

Nearside Rear wheel arch surface rust & sill section surface rust

under body surface rust

Pass 28 Mar 2018 29,036 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mount slight play

Rear interior rear view mirror missing , both door mirrors are present

Fail 28 Mar 2018 29,036 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mount slight play

Rear interior rear view mirror missing , both door mirrors are present

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 28,230 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill surface rust (5.2.6)

interior rear view mirror missing , however both door mirrors are present & in good condition

surface under body rust

Pass 3 May 2016 27,905 miles

interior rear view mirror missing

under body surface rust

Fail 3 May 2016 27,905 miles

under body surface rust

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

interior rear view mirror missing

Pass 16 Apr 2015 27,844 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Slight play to near side top suspension mount

Pass 28 Mar 2014 26,863 miles

n/s/f tyre very slight surface cracks on inner edge

slight play in top suspension mount n/s/f

slight underbody surface rust

Fail 28 Mar 2014 26,863 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre very slight surface cracks on inner edge

slight play in top suspension mount n/s/f

slight underbody surface rust

Pass 6 Feb 2013 26,162 miles

n/s/f top suspension mount has slight play

slight surface underbody rust

Pass 29 Dec 2011 23,841 miles

slight play in n/s/f top suspension mount

Fail 28 Dec 2011 23,841 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in n/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 23 Dec 2010 21,782 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2010 21,779 miles

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

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

surface rust on front discs

Pass 15 Dec 2009 20,158 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight surface rust on top half of fuel tank

Pass 28 Oct 2008 17,235 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 17,235 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 13,039 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 8,941 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 PJX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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