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CE03 AEZ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

39,815 mi
Last recorded39,815 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 AEZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2016 39,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

rear axle bushes splitting

surface corrosion all around underbody areas

Pass 16 Sep 2015 38,156 miles

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

n/s/f mirrror glass slightly damaged

rear axle bushes splitting

surface corrosion all around underbody areas

Fail 15 Sep 2015 38,156 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sills (5.2.6)

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

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

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

n/s/f mirrror glass slightly damaged

rear axle bushes splitting

surface corrosion all around underbody areas

Pass 18 Sep 2014 36,323 miles

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 18 Sep 2014 36,323 miles

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

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

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 18 Sep 2013 34,569 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 32,838 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 32,838 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 31,521 miles

front wishbone rear bushes peeling

play in suspension top mounts

surface corrosion all around underbody areas & inner arches

Fail 20 Feb 2012 31,521 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front wishbone rear bushes peeling

play in suspension top mounts

surface corrosion all around underbody areas & inner arches

Fail 18 Feb 2011 29,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 18 Feb 2011 29,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 23 Feb 2010 25,007 miles

front wishbone rear bushes peeling

n/s/f tyre wearing low & o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 22 Feb 2010 25,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

front wishbone rear bushes peeling

n/s/f tyre wearing low & o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2009 22,586 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 19,545 miles

n/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to peel

slight play in n/s/f & o/s/f top strut mounts

Fail 25 Feb 2008 19,545 miles

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

n/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to peel

slight play in n/s/f & o/s/f top strut mounts

Pass 26 Feb 2007 15,245 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 15,245 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 11,498 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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CE03 AEZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CE03 AEZ, 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 AEZ registered?

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

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