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CK53 WOC

2003 Ford Ka

Bronze Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

54,793 mi
Last recorded54,793 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 WOC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2017 54,793 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

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

both front discs corroded

both wipers

corrosion subframe mounts

general corrosion and welded repairs

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 31 Mar 2017 54,715 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corner and lip (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

both front subframe mountain points corroded

both lower arm inner front bushes starting to separate

flexi to centre pipe flange corroded

front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

nsr tyre perished

rear chassis corroded above exhaust rear box

rear chassis rails weakened by corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2016 50,257 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 46,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to: o/s and n/s floor, o/s and n/s rear suspension mounting areas, o/s and n/s front suspension mounting areas, o/s and n/s front inner arches and o/s and n/s rear inner arches.

Fail 27 Mar 2015 46,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to: o/s and n/s floor, o/s and n/s rear suspension mounting areas, o/s and n/s front suspension mounting areas, o/s and n/s front inner arches and o/s and n/s rear inner arches.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 43,317 miles

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

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear floor,front o/s and n/s chassis, front o/s and n/s inner arches, front o/s and n/s suspension mounting areas.

Fail 31 Mar 2014 43,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear floor,front o/s and n/s chassis, front o/s and n/s inner arches, front o/s and n/s suspension mounting areas.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 40,584 miles

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s floor

corrosion to o/s and n/s front inner arches

corrosion to o/s and n/s inner sills

Fail 16 Apr 2013 40,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s floor

corrosion to o/s and n/s front inner arches

corrosion to o/s and n/s inner sills

Pass 17 Apr 2012 37,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to o/s and n/s inner sills

o/s/f flexi brake hose close to road wheel

Pass 14 Apr 2011 35,032 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 32,516 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 32,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 29,638 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 29,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,529 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 23,562 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 23,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 20,621 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 WOC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Bronze with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WOC, 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 WOC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 December 2003.

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