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CX53 WXK

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,410 mi
Last recorded96,410 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 WXK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 96,410 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 96,949 miles

exhaust flexi leaking slightly

Fail 8 Jun 2016 96,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and cord can be seen (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working tail light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and cord can be seen (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer inner hanger rotted away (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust flexi leaking slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2015 96,378 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

exaust corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2015 96,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exaust corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 94,510 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 88,793 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

heavy surface corrosion present on metal power steering pipes

nearside wiper blade split

offside wiper blade smearing slightly

Fail 22 Feb 2013 88,793 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

heavy surface corrosion present on metal power steering pipes

nearside wiper blade split

offside wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2012 85,722 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 79,737 miles

Offside Inner C/V Boot Fowling Lambda Sensor

Fail 2 Jun 2011 79,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner C/V Boot Fowling Lambda Sensor

Pass 1 Jun 2010 56,705 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 32,202 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 32,202 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 29,915 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 29,217 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 23,831 miles

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

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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CX53 WXK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc 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 CX53 WXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX53 WXK registered?

CX53 WXK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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