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CK53 TJV

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,771 mi
Last recorded59,771 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 59,771 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 53,317 miles

underside of vechicle corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 47,122 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 47,066 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill holed (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded flooring holed (5.2.6)

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

very very rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2015 42,337 miles

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

car is going rusty

n/s inner wheel arch is corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2015 42,337 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

car is going rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2014 37,777 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

car is very rusty

Fail 15 Apr 2014 37,777 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

car is very rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2013 33,122 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 30,971 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 30,971 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 28,795 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 26,337 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 26,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 22,095 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal application slightly low

Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,028 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 13,967 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 13,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 TJV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 TJV, 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 TJV registered?

CK53 TJV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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