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CF53 JPV

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

36,025 mi
Last recorded36,025 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 36,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in wall

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 36,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in wall

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 28,353 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 25,251 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 25,251 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2013 24,652 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 24,652 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 22,979 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 21,345 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 21,345 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 20,284 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 20,284 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 18,936 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 18,936 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 16,875 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 14,827 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 11,719 miles

N/S/F TYRE SMALL CHUNK OUT OF SIDEWALL

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

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 JPV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JPV, 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 JPV registered?

CF53 JPV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is CF53 JPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 JPV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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