MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,728 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts/splits in the inner & outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cracked/holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant level low.
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Possible fuel leak into N/S/R wheel arch, damp and smells of petrol but unable to see any leaks, recommend further investigation.
Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged high pressure pipe corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Repair has been carried out to the N/S/F subframe mounting.
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
front inner brake pads worn low
n/s/f subframe front mounting point starting to show some corrosion
n/s/f tyre worn on edges
o/s/f inner brake disc surface corroding
power steering pipes across front lower crossmember showing some corrosion
rear exhaust silencer mounting brackets corroding
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PAS pipes slightly corroded.
Rear silencer mounting brackets showing corrosion.
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
n/s/f tyre cracking slightly around inner sidewall casing.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PAS pipes slightly corroded.
Rear silencer mounting brackets showing corrosion.
n/s/f tyre cracking slightly around inner sidewall casing.
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CE53 BXM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 CE53 BXM, 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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CE53 BXM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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