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CE53 EGX

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,612 mi
Last recorded77,612 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 EGX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2015 77,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

OSF floor corroced

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 77,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

OSF floor corroced

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 77,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust centre pipe support bracket corroded off

exhaust heatshield loosw

Pass 31 Jan 2014 73,621 miles

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

Offside front brake flexi hose fitted with centre stabelizer rubber upside down resulting with the flexi hose runing close to tyre.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 73,564 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 69,088 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 64,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 63,992 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 57,595 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 50,119 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 42,748 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 35,565 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 28,388 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 EGX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EGX, 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 EGX registered?

CE53 EGX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is CE53 EGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 EGX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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