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CF52 FAO

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,475 mi
Last recorded53,475 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF52 FAO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 53,475 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2017 53,472 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 50,088 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 49,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded & rear outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules & offside (3.6.B.4e)

coolant leak (suspected radiator)

interior rear view mirror detached but nearside rear view mirror fitted

nearside front & offside floor pans (subframe mounting area) corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 48,995 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 48,995 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 47,717 miles

Both Rear Tyres Cracked

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

O/S/F Doorstep Holed

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,664 miles

N/S/F lower Arm Rear Bush Starting to Split

N/S/r Tyre Badly Cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2012 45,615 miles

N/S/F Lower Arm Rear Bush Unbonding

N/S/R Tyre Tread Cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2011 44,105 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 40,994 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 38,023 miles

corrosion o/s/front sill rear tyres perishing both front rear wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 18 Apr 2008 35,623 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 29,858 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 29,858 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 24,137 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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CF52 FAO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CF52 FAO, 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 CF52 FAO registered?

CF52 FAO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is CF52 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF52 FAO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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