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CE03 AEF

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,507 mi
Last recorded96,507 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 AEF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 96,507 miles

slight blow on exhaust,under side of vehicle corroded,n/s/f lower arm bush worn

welding repairs made to vehicle

Fail 1 Nov 2016 96,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

slight blow on exhaust,under side of vehicle corroded,n/s/f lower arm bush worn

Pass 21 Nov 2015 85,983 miles

Front Exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2014 73,185 miles

front exhaust bracket insecure .

power steering pipes corroded .

rear subframe bushes worn .

spare wheel carrier in poor condition .

underside of vehicle in poor condition .

Fail 8 Nov 2014 72,963 miles

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

front exhaust bracket insecure .

power steering pipes corroded .

rear subframe bushes worn .

spare wheel carrier in poor condition .

underside of vehicle in poor condition .

Pass 21 Nov 2013 68,206 miles

front suspension arm bushes in poor condition .

power steering pipes corroded .

rear number plate in poor condition .

rear subframe bushes worn .

spare wheel carrier badly corroded .

under side of vehicle in poor condition .

Fail 19 Nov 2013 68,183 miles

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

front suspension arm bushes in poor condition .

power steering pipes corroded .

rear number plate in poor condition .

rear subframe bushes worn .

spare wheel carrier badly corroded .

under side of vehicle in poor condition .

Pass 5 Nov 2012 62,432 miles

chassi rails corroded .

front suspension arm bushes slightly split .

Fail 5 Nov 2012 62,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

chassi rails corroded .

front suspension arm bushes slightly split .

Pass 2 Nov 2011 57,103 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 50,387 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 29 Oct 2009 41,871 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 31 Oct 2008 35,800 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 35,800 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 24,076 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 21,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2006 16,799 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CE03 AEF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CE03 AEF, 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 CE03 AEF registered?

CE03 AEF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is CE03 AEF safe to buy?

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