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DF53 CNK

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,419 mi
Last recorded66,419 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 CNK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 66,419 miles

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

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

patches of corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2013 66,419 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

patches of corrosion

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 58,816 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 58,816 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 46,959 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 46,959 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 34,418 miles

rear number plate cracked

Fail 29 Dec 2009 34,418 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs corroded and lipped

rear number plate cracked

Pass 22 Dec 2008 21,529 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 21,529 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 18,271 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 14,450 miles

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

n/s and o/s front top shock mounts some movement

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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DF53 CNK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DF53 CNK, 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 DF53 CNK registered?

DF53 CNK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is DF53 CNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 CNK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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