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CF53 JVE

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,791 mi
Last recorded64,791 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 JVE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 64,791 miles

corrosion in various places

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside front wheel damaged

oil leakl

Fail 10 May 2016 64,713 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front wheel damaged

oil leakl

corrosion in various places

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 8 May 2015 57,751 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front metal brake pipes corroded

both front wheels damaged

both front wishbones starting to seperate

corroison in various places

oil leak

play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,458 miles

both front wishbones starting to seperate

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

offside front wheel damaged

offside rear brake pipe corroded

play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 May 2013 46,903 miles

corrosion in variuos places

nearside mirror damaged

offside front wheel damaged

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2013 46,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

corrosion in variuos places

nearside mirror damaged

offside front wheel damaged

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 39,287 miles

nearide front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside front wheel damaged

nearside wing mirror damaged

nearside wishbone starting to seperate

Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,709 miles

front brake pads low

front discs worn

front wishbone starting to seperate

Pass 30 Apr 2010 26,227 miles

both front wishbone bushes starting to seperate

Pass 22 Apr 2009 20,958 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 14,839 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 8,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 8,747 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 JVE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver 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 JVE, 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 JVE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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