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CU53 ZKL

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,319 mi
Last recorded73,319 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 ZKL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 73,319 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 14 May 2018 73,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 69,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 69,745 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner sill area (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 62,683 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion both inner wings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 62,654 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion both inner wings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear service brake only just met requirements

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2014 60,659 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 60,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 57,315 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2013 57,315 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2012 53,158 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 48,940 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 48,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 44,775 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 39,902 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 31,562 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 24,267 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 16,286 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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CU53 ZKL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU53 ZKL, 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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CU53 ZKL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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