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CF53 JFO

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,963 mi
Last recorded63,963 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 63,963 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s and o/s inner rear (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arch hole not in prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s sills and jacking points (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 63,963 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s and o/s inner rear (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arch hole not in prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s sills and jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' smellys (8.3.1e)

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 63,890 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2015 60,216 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2015 60,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2014 53,093 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 50,987 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 48,532 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 43,027 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 43,026 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 37,335 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 30,749 miles

both rear tyres slightly perrishing

Pass 30 Sep 2008 26,252 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 17,221 miles

slight crack to n/s/r light

Pass 16 Dec 2006 16,382 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 JFO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JFO, 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 JFO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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