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CF03 HFN

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

68,315 mi
Last recorded68,315 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 HFN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2021 68,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis leg and sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 66,610 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 65,488 miles

Corrosion on bothnsills and front and rear chassis legs

Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 64,579 miles

Corrosion under car and on Osf chassis leg

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 63,011 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water ingress (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner arch areas behind plastic covers (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 62,989 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill in 2 places (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water ingress (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner arch areas behind plastic covers (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 60,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front brake hoses slightly perished and split

offside head lamp damp inside and lence misted up

Fail 5 Apr 2016 60,592 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills at rear corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear under inner sills corroded and holed next to axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front brake hoses slightly perished and split

offside front tyre has nail in tread

offside head lamp damp inside and lence misted up

Pass 7 Apr 2015 57,318 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 53,775 miles

rust appearing on nearside and offside front chassis legs and servo mounting area

Fail 9 Apr 2014 53,749 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

rust appearing on nearside and offside front chassis legs and servo mounting area

Pass 15 Apr 2013 51,044 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Apr 2013 51,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Jan 2013 49,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 49,019 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 45,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 16 Jan 2012 45,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 10 Jan 2011 42,026 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 42,026 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 37,901 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 37,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 32,820 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear at edges

Pass 18 Dec 2007 26,698 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 26,698 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 20,177 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 20,177 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HFN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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