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CN53 DYD

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,896 mi
Last recorded77,896 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 DYD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 77,896 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear boot panel corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2021 77,894 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear boot panel corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 77,383 miles

Nearside Rear chassis corroded and holed

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 77,379 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear chassis corroded and holed

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 74,927 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filler area badly corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2019 74,910 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

fuel filler area badly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 70,077 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 63,982 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2017 63,875 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2016 57,959 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Aug 2016 57,959 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2015 51,572 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 45,821 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 39,925 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 34,959 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 27,652 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 27,652 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 19,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 16,669 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 13,386 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 10,602 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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CN53 DYD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CN53 DYD, 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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CN53 DYD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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