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CF03 HDJ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,610 mi
Last recorded77,610 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 HDJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 77,610 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 77,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 75,577 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 72,704 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2015 72,704 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 71,388 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 67,927 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 64,448 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 59,841 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 59,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 55,247 miles

advise both front top shock absorber bushes worn at time of test ( owner is advised items are close to maximum tollorence and should be considered for replacement )

advise nearside front tyre wearing on inner edges at time of test ( owner is advised to replace tyre shortly as wearing close to centre 3/4 tread pattern )

advise offside front tyre showing wear to tread pattern at time of test ( owner is advised to replace tyre before further deteriation occurs )

advise offside rear coilspring worn and pitted at time of test ( owner is advised that the coilspring deteriated and should be replaced shortly )

advise panel damage to offside front outer sill at time of test

Fail 21 Jul 2008 45,547 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 45,547 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 35,224 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 21,734 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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CF03 HDJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CF03 HDJ, 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 CF03 HDJ registered?

CF03 HDJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is CF03 HDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF03 HDJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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