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CN53 PTO

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,568 mi
Last recorded81,568 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 PTO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 81,568 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 78,745 miles

NSR tyre has excessive cracking on the inner side wall

Surface corrosion on brake discs ( inner surface)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 78,735 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

NSR tyre has excessive cracking on the inner side wall

Surface corrosion on brake discs ( inner surface)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 56,644 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both in poor condtion (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 77,037 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both in poor condtion (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 73,074 miles

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

nearside front inner wing and subframe mount slight rust

Pass 12 Sep 2013 65,081 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Sep 2012 56,647 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 47,613 miles

both rear tyres have small cracks in between treads

Pass 13 Apr 2010 43,338 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 37,695 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 37,695 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 31,137 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 31,137 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 23,481 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 PTO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PTO, 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 PTO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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