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CF53 ABN

2003 Ford Ka

Bronze Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

75,503 mi
Last recorded75,503 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 ABN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 75,503 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

battery light on

Fail 23 Nov 2018 75,500 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

battery light on

Pass 6 Dec 2017 69,198 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 69,190 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch x2 including up around fuel filler neck (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 59,853 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 59,853 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 59,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as chalked (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as chalked (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 55,194 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 55,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Arch (5.2.6)

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 52,342 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear bumper insecure

fuel tank corroded but no leaks

Fail 18 Nov 2014 52,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear bumper insecure

fuel tank corroded but no leaks

Pass 26 Nov 2013 48,182 miles

front discs rusted

nsf tyre worn

os ns inner sills rusty

osf nsf lower arm rear bushes split

Pass 23 Nov 2012 45,926 miles

Oil leak

coolant below min level

fuel filter rusted

osr sill rusted

Fail 16 Nov 2012 45,886 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

coolant below min level

fuel filter rusted

osr sill rusted

Pass 22 Nov 2011 41,763 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes worn

fuel filter rusty

handbrake travel

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2010 37,121 miles

handbrake travel

nsf suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

osr tyre cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2009 32,068 miles

bonnet release catch damaged

movement in nsf strut top mount

osr light cracked

Fail 16 Nov 2009 32,068 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

bonnet release catch damaged

movement in nsf strut top mount

osr light cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2008 27,868 miles

both rear tyres cracking

o/s/f lower arm rear bush rubber deterioratng

Fail 10 Nov 2008 27,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

o/s/f lower arm rear bush rubber deterioratng

Pass 19 Nov 2007 22,197 miles

lip on front discs

nsr strut top mount slightly worn

osr inner wing damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2006 17,231 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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CF53 ABN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Bronze with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CF53 ABN, 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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CF53 ABN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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