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CE53 DMY

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,452 mi
Last recorded79,452 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 79,452 miles

Offside Offside front tyre perishing and worn close to limit

Spare wheel missing from carrier under rear of vehicle

Fail 26 Oct 2016 79,452 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing one off each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Offside Offside front tyre perishing and worn close to limit

Spare wheel missing from carrier under rear of vehicle

Pass 8 Apr 2015 71,552 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2014 65,093 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front caiplers have anti rattle clip missing

engine lamp on

nearside top strut has slight movement

Fail 5 Apr 2014 65,056 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front caiplers have anti rattle clip missing

engine lamp on

nearside top strut has slight movement

Pass 5 Apr 2013 56,558 miles

engine management light is on

exhaust sections are rusted

rear end accident repairs

Pass 5 Apr 2012 46,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 39,689 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 33,387 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 26,102 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 25 Oct 2007 22,599 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 10 Oct 2006 18,682 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 DMY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DMY, 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 DMY registered?

CE53 DMY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is CE53 DMY safe to buy?

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