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CN53 YWM

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

59,604 mi
Last recorded59,604 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 59,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear bush perished and peeling (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 59,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear bush perished and peeling (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 57,531 miles

engine oil leaks

front and rear coil springs corroded

ns and os lower suspension mounting points showing signs of corrosion

nsf lower suspension arm bush showing signs of unbonding

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 26 Jan 2016 57,000 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 56,995 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 55,846 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 55,846 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 52,528 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 44,058 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 40,104 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 40,104 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 37,674 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 37,673 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 33,677 miles

spare tyre perrished and splitting DO NO USE

Pass 26 Sep 2008 31,551 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 26,846 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 26,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Sep 2006 20,019 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Sep 2006 20,019 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perished

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 YWM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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