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CF53 AWU

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,314 mi
Last recorded70,314 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 AWU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 70,314 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 60,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both nearside and offside outer sill areas coated in sealant

corrosion to nearside inner sill

corrosion to offside inner sill

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear axle bushes worn/cracking not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 31 Mar 2015 60,637 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both nearside and offside outer sill areas coated in sealant

corrosion to nearside inner sill

corrosion to offside inner sill

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear axle bushes worn/cracking not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 3 Oct 2014 60,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Corrosion on o/s front inner wing.

Corrosion on o/s front outer floor pan by suspension mounting.

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight cracking on n/s rear tyre walls.

Splitting on n/s wiper blade.

wiper blade o/s hitting on n/s wiper blade.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 56,309 miles

Both front lower arms rear bushes separating

Rear tyres cracking

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar bush

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2013 55,459 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

splits in rear tyres

Pass 31 Aug 2012 46,715 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 46,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 46,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 41,657 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 27,426 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 37,426 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 34,334 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges 165/6513t

front wipers not very good

sills corroded

some body damage

Pass 29 May 2008 31,275 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 29,327 miles

advice front discs worn

advice slight oil leck from gear box

Fail 6 Nov 2007 29,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

advice front discs worn

advice slight oil leck from gear box

Pass 27 Oct 2006 21,126 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2006 21,126 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise:slight oil leak from nearside drive shaft oil seal.

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 AWU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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