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CF53 JLV

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,702 mi
Last recorded82,702 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 JLV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2018 82,702 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 73,157 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 73,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 63,620 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 63,607 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 52,908 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 52,908 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 46,883 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perished on outer wall

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished badly on outer wall

Fail 20 Feb 2014 46,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside front tyre perished on outer wall

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished badly on outer wall

Pass 8 Jan 2013 43,988 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 43,981 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 40,582 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Sep 2010 38,261 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre tread wearing on edge

Pass 30 Sep 2009 36,584 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 36,584 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 33,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2007 30,620 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 24,718 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 JLV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JLV, 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 JLV registered?

CF53 JLV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is CF53 JLV safe to buy?

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