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CN53 YFH

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,832 mi
Last recorded97,832 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 YFH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 97,832 miles

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Front brake hoses are perishing.

N/s sill panel is damaged.

O/s rear tyre is perishing.

Rearmost bushes in both front suspension arms are deteriorating.

Some play in both front strut top mountings.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 92,883 miles

N/s sill panel is damaged.

Rearmost bushes in both front lower suspension arms are starting to deteriorate.

Some play in n/s front strut top mountings.

Fail 3 Sep 2010 92,883 miles

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

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

N/s sill panel is damaged.

Rearmost bushes in both front lower suspension arms are starting to deteriorate.

Some play in n/s front strut top mountings.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 88,333 miles

Extensive damage to n/s sill panel.

Fuel filter is corroded.

Play in o/s front strut top mounting.

Rearmost bushes in both front lower suspension arms are deteriorating.

Fail 10 Sep 2009 88,333 miles

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

Extensive damage to n/s sill panel.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel filter is corroded.

Play in o/s front strut top mounting.

Rearmost bushes in both front lower suspension arms are deteriorating.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 79,203 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 79,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Both front tyres are only just above the limit.

Some play in o/s front strut top mounting.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 69,420 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 69,420 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres are only just above the limit, and both have nails in the tread.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front and rear struts have some play in the top mountings.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 59,941 miles

nearside front top shock mount slightly worn

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 YFH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YFH, 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 YFH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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