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CF53 JUH

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,329 mi
Last recorded78,329 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 78,329 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 78,329 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 74,551 miles

welding repairs and surface corrosion in sills and underbody.

Fail 17 Dec 2012 74,382 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2011 69,527 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel tank corroed

Fail 2 Dec 2011 69,519 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel tank corroed

Pass 30 Dec 2010 63,145 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

spare tyre flat

Fail 30 Dec 2010 63,135 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

spare tyre flat

Pass 17 Dec 2009 55,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 45,872 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 36,922 miles

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

more travel than normal in service brake

Pass 21 Dec 2006 27,463 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 JUH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JUH, 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 JUH registered?

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

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