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CN53 YJO

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

55,334 mi
Last recorded55,334 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 55,334 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 55,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 49,119 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 49,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 43,475 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 43,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 37,887 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 37,886 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 35,095 miles

advise offside front headlight innards with wear and suspect movement at time of test ( headlight image , aim and criteria met at time of test )

advise offside front tyre being run under-inflated at time of test

advise slight damage to inner rim of offside front roadwheel at time of test ( not deemed excessive )

advise slight wear detected to nearside front upper top strut mount top bush ( underside of wheelarch ) at time of test

advise slight wear to inner edges of nearside front tyre at time of test ( not into centre 3/4 tread pattern or showing tyre build / cord )

advise travel on handbrake advised at time of test ( adjustment is advised shortly )

Pass 22 Feb 2010 34,239 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 34,237 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 30,189 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 30,189 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 21,445 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 21,234 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2006 12,684 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 YJO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 YJO, 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 YJO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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