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CU53 ZLK

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,082 mi
Last recorded118,082 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 ZLK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 118,082 miles

n/s & /s under floor & chassis slight corrosion starting

removed items before test

Fail 31 May 2016 118,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working bulb (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s & /s under floor & chassis slight corrosion starting

removed items before test

Pass 15 May 2015 110,656 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 101,947 miles

Exhaust system corroded and bracket broken.

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Wiper blades poor. Advise replacement.

Pass 19 May 2014 101,947 miles

Exhaust system corroded and bracket broken.

Wiper blades poor. Advise replacement.

Pass 17 May 2013 92,211 miles

Exhaust system corroded and rear box bracket broken away.

Slight buckle in right hand front and right hand rear wheels.

Fail 16 May 2013 92,210 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust system corroded and rear box bracket broken away.

Left hand front and right hand rear tyres wearing close to limit.

Left hand front tyre has slight sidewall damage.

Slight buckle in right hand front and right hand rear wheels.

Pass 16 May 2012 81,665 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Fail 15 May 2012 81,665 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet safety catch sticking.

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 16 May 2011 69,808 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 69,808 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 57,604 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 19 May 2009 44,941 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 44,941 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2008 32,392 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Fail 14 May 2008 32,392 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2007 21,012 miles

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

both front tyres slightly lost shape

Fail 18 Sep 2006 17,087 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small cut in n/s/f tyre.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 17,087 miles

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

small cut in n/s/f tyre.

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 ZLK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CU53 ZLK, 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 ZLK registered?

CU53 ZLK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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