MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,891 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded holed by brake pipe mounting area (3.3.A.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded holed by brake pipe mounting area (3.3.A.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg holed (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in 2 areas by sub frame mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg holed (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in 3 areas by sub frame mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
underside has had exstensive welding
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)
underside has had exstensive welding
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
surface corrosion to floors, front and rear chassis, bulk head, undersills, sills
wt x4, rear wiper blade, play in front top mounts, o/s front tyre uneven wear
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
surface corrosion to floors, front and rear chassis, bulk head, undersills, sills
wt x4, rear wiper blade, play in front top mounts, o/s front tyre uneven wear
r undersills,r chassis corr ,rear arches dirty, f wishbone bushes det, osf top mnt det.
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
surface corrosion front and rear chassis rails
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
surface corrosion front and rear chassis rails
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside front brake disc face is rusty about 1/5 of the surface
Sheilds covering some prescribed areas
Nail in offside rear tyre
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CK53 TLU 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 55.6%.
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 TLU, 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 TLU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2003.
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