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CF03 HFG

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,944 mi
Last recorded87,944 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 87,944 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 87,939 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play x 2 front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Suspension arm bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2019 76,415 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 76,407 miles

Central Front Macpherson strut fractured both front mount worn excessiverly (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2018 65,681 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 63,907 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f lower arm rear bush just starting to lift

o/s/r chassis starting to blister

oil leak off gearbox o/s

Fail 22 May 2017 63,907 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front discs worn pitted scored

n/s/f lower arm rear bush just starting to lift

o/s/r chassis starting to blister

oil leak off gearbox o/s

Pass 16 Jun 2016 60,104 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 60,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 57,579 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 53,163 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres rubbing on plastic inner wings on full lock

Pass 17 May 2012 50,895 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 50,895 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 47,956 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 42,413 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 42,413 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 HFG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CF03 HFG, 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 HFG registered?

CF03 HFG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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