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CU53 ZKM

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,055 mi
Last recorded73,055 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 73,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 63,745 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 63,745 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 54,287 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 54,265 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 46,479 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 46,477 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 39,069 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 34,217 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 34,217 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 31,904 miles

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2011 22,902 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 16,359 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 16,359 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 12,530 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 6,095 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 5,024 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 3,747 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 3,747 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 ZKM 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 68.4%.

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 ZKM, 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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What year was CU53 ZKM registered?

CU53 ZKM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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