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CF53 HWN

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,976 mi
Last recorded83,976 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 HWN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 83,976 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 83,975 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 73,833 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 4 Dec 2012 73,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Nov 2011 65,344 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 61,327 miles

Both front tyres worn in one place

Front brake discs corroded

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 61,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Both front tyres worn in one place

Front brake discs corroded

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 52,964 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 52,964 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 43,185 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 43,138 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 35,542 miles

Passenger side front drive shaft inner cv gaiter leaking grease.

Fail 17 Dec 2007 35,541 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc's worn.

Front brake pads low.

Passenger side front drive shaft inner cv gaiter leaking grease.

Pass 5 Dec 2006 25,802 miles

brake pedal feels slightly low, advise further investigation.

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 HWN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HWN, 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 HWN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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