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CF53 JCJ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,227 mi
Last recorded68,227 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 68,227 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 68,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 58,328 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 58,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 53,403 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 53,397 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 47,674 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 47,674 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 41,363 miles

corrosion around fuel filler neck.

slight corrosion to N/S/R inner sill

Fail 7 Dec 2011 41,363 miles

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

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

corrosion around fuel filler neck.

slight corrosion to N/S/R inner sill

Pass 12 Jan 2011 37,270 miles

front brake discs scored

Pass 16 Jan 2010 31,482 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 25,807 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 14 Jan 2008 19,863 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 13,879 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 13,879 miles

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

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 JCJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JCJ, 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 JCJ registered?

CF53 JCJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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