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CN53 YSK

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,556 mi
Last recorded95,556 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 YSK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 95,556 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 93,853 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 93,850 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front floor to sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside panels behind rear wheels (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 91,734 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 91,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 89,582 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 87,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f n/s/f floor has corrosion but not within 30cm of any mountain

Pass 20 Dec 2011 83,649 miles

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Fail 19 Dec 2011 83,649 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 73,522 miles

1 fuel filter rusty 2 engine over full with oil 3 oil filler cap missing

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 73,232 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

1 fuel filter rusty 2 engine over full with oil 3 oil filler cap missing

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 58,568 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 40,050 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 26,726 miles

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

Offside Front 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 20 Feb 2007 21,340 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 20,368 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 20,368 miles

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

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 YSK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YSK, 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 YSK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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