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ET53 CCO

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

148,692 mi
Last recorded148,692 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 CCO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 148,692 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 146,745 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 146,734 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 141,935 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 138,667 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 138,655 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 136,228 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 136,225 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 126,679 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 111,407 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 92,801 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 85,279 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f floor corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2014 85,647 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all exhaust system corroded.

engine management light staying on.

nearside front fog light unit broken.

offside rear tyre showing signs of wear and cracking.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 80,038 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 80,027 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 79,358 miles

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

n/s/f tyre small cut on inner sidewall

Pass 21 Sep 2011 77,515 miles

both front brake discs getting pitted/worn

Fail 20 Sep 2011 77,515 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front brake discs getting pitted/worn

Pass 8 Mar 2010 67,391 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 61,267 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 50,312 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wheel rims are scored

Pass 10 Dec 2007 50,312 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wheel rims are scored

Pass 11 Dec 2006 37,739 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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ET53 CCO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ET53 CCO, 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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ET53 CCO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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