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CE53 DKY

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,931 mi
Last recorded96,931 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 DKY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2014 96,931 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak from engine.

Corrosion in various places, some of which is only just acceptable.

Front anti roll bar inner bushes are showing signs of wear.

N/s front brake hose is perishing.

Oil on engine.

Rear bush in n/s front lower suspension arm is deteriorating.

Some play in front strut top mounting.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 93,363 miles

Corrosion in various places, some of which is only just acceptable.

N/s front brake hose is perishing.

No bonnet stay fitted.

Oil on engine.

Some play in both front strut top mountings.

Fail 17 Sep 2013 93,357 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion in various places, some of which is only just acceptable.

N/s front brake hose is perishing.

No bonnet stay fitted.

Oil on engine.

Some play in both front strut top mountings.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 89,310 miles

Corrosion in various places, some of which is only just acceptable.

N/s front brake hose is perishing.

No bonnet stay.

Oil on engine & gearbox.

Some play in front strut top mountings.

Fail 14 Sep 2012 89,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Corrosion in various places, some of which is only just acceptable.

N/s front brake hose is perishing.

No bonnet stay.

Oil on engine & gearbox.

Some play in front strut top mountings.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 82,791 miles

Front brake hoses are perishing.

Some play in front strut top mountings.

Fail 9 Sep 2011 82,694 miles

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

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

Front brake hoses are perishing.

Some play in front strut top mountings.

Fail 14 Sep 2010 73,539 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake hoses are perishing.

Some play in both front strut top mountings.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 73,539 miles

Front brake hoses are perishing.

Some play in both front strut top mountings.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 65,777 miles

Slight buckle in n/s front wheel rim.

Some play in front strut top mountings.

Fail 10 Sep 2009 65,777 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight buckle in n/s front wheel rim.

Some play in front strut top mountings.

Fail 9 Sep 2008 56,679 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Some play in both front strut top mountings.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 56,679 miles

Some play in both front strut top mountings.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 45,730 miles

seepage of fluid from clutch pipe

Pass 16 Aug 2006 33,489 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 33,489 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 DKY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CE53 DKY, 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 CE53 DKY registered?

CE53 DKY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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