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CF53 EWR

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,301 mi
Last recorded52,301 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 EWR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 52,301 miles

Front Upper McPherson struts has slight play in upper attachment with vehicle raised

Offside Rear plastic bumper support to body surrounding area slightly corroded but not within structural area

Fail 3 Feb 2016 52,301 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill various front to rear (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Upper McPherson struts has slight play in upper attachment with vehicle raised

Offside Rear plastic bumper support to body surrounding area slightly corroded but not within structural area

Pass 11 Nov 2014 49,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center mirror missing

Pass 14 Sep 2013 47,176 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 44,144 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 40,483 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 37,161 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 33,015 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 27,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 22,847 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 18,024 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 EWR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CF53 EWR, 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 CF53 EWR registered?

CF53 EWR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is CF53 EWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 EWR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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