MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,716 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Oil leak
fuel filter corroded
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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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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