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CN53 YGW

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,108 mi
Last recorded89,108 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 YGW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 89,108 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

nearside rear chassis rail corroded and holed

rear service brake efficiency only just met, attention required.

Fail 16 May 2018 89,091 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

nearside rear chassis rail corroded and holed

rear service brake efficiency only just met, attention required.

Pass 24 May 2017 86,777 miles

oil leak engine area

slight play bot top strut mounts

all brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 24 May 2017 86,777 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

all brake hoses slightly perished

oil leak engine area

slight play bot top strut mounts

Pass 16 Jun 2016 83,372 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 61,642 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 52,410 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 52,410 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 44,943 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 37,714 miles

play front struts -top mounts & anti roll bar mounts.

Fail 29 Sep 2008 37,714 miles

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

play front struts -top mounts & anti roll bar mounts.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 29,978 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 21,257 miles

rear fuel vapour separator filter broken.

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 YGW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YGW, 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 YGW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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