MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,684 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (As Marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (Quarter panel has an inadequate method of repair). (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (Outer Sill) As Marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel Arch (As Marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel Arch(As Marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake lagging in operation Both Sides (1.2.1 (d))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front to Rear (Including suspension components) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central pipe to Rear box joint (Exhaust is corroded)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (Inner Discs) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Body panel is corroded near seat belt anchorage.
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 'C' pillar around fuel cap (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
engine management light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Corrosion around front subframe mounts
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1b)
General underbody corrosion
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch X2 - BIG HOLE AROUND FILLER NECK (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER ARCH X2 (5.2.6)
Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack - NS RACK BOOT (2.3.3b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Corrosion around front subframe mounts
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1b)
General underbody corrosion
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
general underbody corrosion
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
general underbody corrosion
Coolant leak
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Oil leak near gearbox
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Oil leak near gearbox
both front suspension arms rear bushes worn
both rear tyres cracking
oil leak
os sill rusty
osf subframe mount rusted
osr brake pipe rusty
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front suspension arms rear bushes worn
both rear tyres cracking
oil leak
os sill rusty
osf subframe mount rusted
osr brake pipe rusty
Oil leak
both front suspension arms rear bushes worn
front brake discs worn
osr brake pipe rusty
osr tyre cracking
Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Oil leak
both front suspension arms rear bushes worn
front brake discs worn
osr brake pipe rusty
osr tyre cracking
Oil leak
both front headlamp pattern faint
both front suspension arms rear bushes worn
osf chassis rusted
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
both front headlamp pattern faint
both front suspension arms rear bushes worn
osf chassis rusted
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
advise steering rack
advise top strut bushes
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CF53 OKG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 OKG, 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 OKG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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