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CE53 BXM

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,728 mi
Last recorded100,728 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 BXM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 May 2021 100,728 miles

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.

Pass 2 Jun 2020 93,056 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 93,056 miles

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 92,443 miles

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))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 92,443 miles

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))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 91,159 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 91,159 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 89,176 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 89,176 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 85,773 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 81,598 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 77,753 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 75,196 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 71,994 miles

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.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 71,994 miles

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.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 67,262 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 61,165 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 61,165 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 56,333 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 51,101 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 39,057 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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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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