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CE53 FNW

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,950 mi
Last recorded99,950 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 FNW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 99,950 miles

surface corrosion on inside edge of nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 19 Jun 2013 98,785 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 98,781 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 97,480 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 97,477 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 95,872 miles

Brake fluid level low

Nearside front tyre close to limit

Unable to determine the quality of the welding due to heavy underseal

Fail 14 Jun 2011 95,847 miles

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

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

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

Brake fluid level low

Nearside front tyre close to limit

Pass 3 Aug 2010 91,784 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 85,865 miles

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

front and rear floor corroding

o/s and n/s cills corroding

Fail 12 Aug 2009 85,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front and rear floor corroding

o/s and n/s cills corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2008 77,756 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 63,664 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 48,487 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 48,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 FNW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FNW, 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 FNW registered?

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

Is CE53 FNW safe to buy?

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