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CF53 OKG

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

49,684 mi
Last recorded49,684 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2020 49,684 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 45,066 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 39,368 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 35,483 miles

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)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 35,480 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 33,066 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 33,066 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 30,657 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 306,507 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 28,283 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes worn

both rear tyres cracking

oil leak

os sill rusty

osf subframe mount rusted

osr brake pipe rusty

Fail 8 Jan 2013 28,283 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 25,699 miles

Oil leak

both front suspension arms rear bushes worn

front brake discs worn

osr brake pipe rusty

osr tyre cracking

Fail 13 Jan 2012 25,699 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 23,722 miles

Oil leak

both front headlamp pattern faint

both front suspension arms rear bushes worn

osf chassis rusted

Fail 13 Jan 2011 23,722 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 20,586 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 15,810 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 15,807 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 12,847 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 12,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 11,428 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 11,428 miles

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

advise steering rack

advise top strut bushes

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 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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