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CN53 KZD

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

83,722 mi
Last recorded83,722 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 KZD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 83,722 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 83,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 74,300 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 74,300 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 74,387 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired a pillars (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 72,962 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nsf d bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush osf d bush (2.4.G.2)

nsf lower arm both bush's deterating

osf lower arm rear bush deterating

play osf top strut mount close to excessive

rear tyres getting low, nail nsr

underside corroded in various places close to excessive

Fail 11 Nov 2015 72,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded excessive corrotion nsr inner pannel behind fuel flap inner upper wheelarch area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2x holes and corrotion nsf sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3 seperate holes and excessive corrotion os outer sill (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole/corrotion nsr inner sill behind axle bush (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole/corrotion osr inner sill behind axle bush (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nsf d bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush osf d bush (2.4.G.2)

nsf lower arm both bush's deterating

osf lower arm rear bush deterating

play osf top strut mount close to excessive

rear tyres getting low, nail nsr

underside corroded in various places close to excessive

both front tyres getting low and tyres worn to 0mm on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2014 64,509 miles

corrotion around fuel cap nsr quater

corrotion on both sills but not excessive

edge wear nsf tyre, nsr tyre perished

headlight lenses deterated

Fail 10 Nov 2014 64,409 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

corrotion around fuel cap nsr quater

corrotion on both sills but not excessive

edge wear nsf tyre, nsr tyre perished

Pass 4 Nov 2013 60,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 58,506 miles

Corrosion to some areas under vehicle

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 58,506 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Corrosion to some areas under vehicle

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 55,268 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 55,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 51,568 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 51,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 47,178 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Offside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing inner edges

slight cut in o/s/f tyre

Fail 28 Oct 2009 47,178 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing inner edges

slight cut in o/s/f tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2008 42,283 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 36,729 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 36,729 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 30,409 miles

O/S/F and N/S/F tyres worn on inside edge.

Fail 12 Oct 2006 30,271 miles

Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 KZD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 CN53 KZD, 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 KZD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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