MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,087 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg post (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg post (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges
Engine misfire
Rear exhaust hanger is broken but not insecure
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
oily residue bottom of engine
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
oily residue bottom of engine
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tail pipe bracket broken
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement fore most bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tail pipe bracket broken
Nail in nearside rear tyre.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear exhaust silencer has one mounting insecure.
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
n/s/f tyre has cuts
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
small cutt in nearside front tyre (not showing cord)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
small slit in nearside front tyre (not showing the cord)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CF53 LKJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 LKJ, 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 LKJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 December 2003.
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