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CF53 JLX

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,603 mi
Last recorded58,603 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 JLX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2016 58,603 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s outer sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/r inner sill holed by axle bush (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s outer sill holed (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f of screen cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2015 57,551 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing on bottom (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 55,665 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 54,013 miles

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

noise from clutch when revs increased

rear bumper has damage to it

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Fail 16 Dec 2013 54,002 miles

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

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

noise from clutch when revs increased

rear bumper has damage to it

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 21 Dec 2012 51,188 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 48,368 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 45,908 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 42,632 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 Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight miss fire

Pass 15 Dec 2009 42,632 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 Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight miss fire

Pass 22 Dec 2008 39,031 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight miss on idle

thurst bearing noisy,battery light on,

Pass 14 Dec 2007 33,108 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 25,844 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 JLX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CF53 JLX registered?

CF53 JLX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is CF53 JLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 JLX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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