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CE03 EAY

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,292 mi
Last recorded37,292 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 37,292 miles

Both rear tyres worn to about 3-4mm tread.

Corrosion on chassis/suspension/outer sills etc.

Near side front tyre and wheel rim slightly damaged.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 33,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion on chassis/suspension/brakes etc.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 28,803 miles

Corrosion on chassis/suspension etc.

Front brake discs look worn with rusty lip.

Front brake pads look about 1/2-3/4 worn.

Oil leak from engine arae.

Rear tyres have good tread but perrishing on side walls.

Pass 2 May 2012 25,276 miles

all tyres weathered

front discs lipped

n/s/f subframe mount corroded and o/s/f sill

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

slight play rear axle bushes

unalbe to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat

Fail 1 May 2012 25,276 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all tyres weathered

front discs lipped

n/s/f subframe mount corroded and o/s/f sill

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

rear brakes noisey

slight play rear axle bushes

unalbe to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat

Pass 3 May 2011 22,236 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres perishing

Fail 3 May 2011 22,236 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 May 2010 19,673 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 17,216 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm synthetic 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 14 May 2008 14,997 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 11,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2007 11,159 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 8,818 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 8,132 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 EAY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EAY, 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 EAY registered?

CE03 EAY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is CE03 EAY safe to buy?

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