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CF53 JFX

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,716 mi
Last recorded67,716 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2016 67,716 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch x 3 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

HEAVY CORROSION NEARSIDE FRONT INNER ARCH TO SUB FRAME MOUNTING

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

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

brake fluid level low

corrosion nearside + offside chassis

corrosion nearside + offside front floors

corrosion nearside + offside rear inner sills to chassis

corrosion to nearside + offside outer sills

engine oil on minimum [oil leak]

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2015 65,527 miles

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

Nearside Front floor corroded

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

Offside Front floor corroded

engine oil leaking,cam cover

Pass 14 Nov 2014 61,430 miles

28% imbalance rear service brake

corrosion to nearside + offside rear chassis to axle mountings

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

corrosion to offside outer sill

heavy corrosion to nearside front inner arch + sub frame mounting

nearside + offside front flexi brake hoses are deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2014 61,430 miles

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

28% imbalance rear service brake

corrosion to nearside + offside rear chassis to axle mountings

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

corrosion to offside outer sill

heavy corrosion to nearside front inner arch + sub frame mounting

nearside + offside front flexi brake hoses are deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2013 59,400 miles

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

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

corrosion nearside + offside front floors

corrosion nearside front bulk head

corrosion nearside front chassis + nearside front sub frame

corrosion nearside front inner arch

corrosion nearside front sub frame mounting

cracks in nearside + offside front brake flexis

nearside front wiper blade split + worn

play in front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 19 Nov 2013 59,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

corrosion nearside + offside front floors

corrosion nearside front bulk head

corrosion nearside front chassis + nearside front sub frame

corrosion nearside front inner arch

corrosion nearside front sub frame mounting

cracks in nearside + offside front brake flexis

nearside front wiper blade split + worn

play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 17 Dec 2012 56,671 miles

corrosion n/s/f inner sill

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

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

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

corrosion n/s/f inner arch

corrosion n/s/f sub frame mounting

corrosion o/s/f outer sill/ step

light corrosion fuel tank

o/s/f flexi brake hose is deteriorating

slight play n/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 13 Dec 2011 50,414 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

corrosion n/s front chassis

corrosion n/s front floor to sill

Pass 11 Dec 2010 46,318 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

brake fluid low

corrosion n/s step

hydraulic clutch pipe damp

Pass 15 Dec 2009 41,226 miles

Oil leak

fuel filter corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2008 35,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 35,146 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 30,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 30,244 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 19,873 miles

13% imbalance front brakes

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2006 19,873 miles

13% imbalance front brakes

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 JFX 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 JFX, 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 JFX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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