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CE53 FSO

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

107,886 mi
Last recorded107,886 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 107,886 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

general corrosion to underside of vehicle not excessive at present

Pass 17 Sep 2013 104,439 miles

Oil leak

both front floors rusty

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to debond

offside rear metal brake pipe rusty

Fail 9 Sep 2013 104,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

both front floors rusty

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to debond

offside rear metal brake pipe rusty

Fail 12 Sep 2012 100,094 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake disc's not very good condition

Pass 12 Sep 2012 100,094 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake disc's not very good condition

Pass 13 Sep 2011 98,870 miles

Both front inner wheel arch's correded

EML

Front brake disc's rust'y

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

PAS Pipes rusty

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 98,870 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front inner wheel arch's correded

EML

Front brake disc's rust'y

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

PAS Pipes rusty

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 89,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 89,407 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 72,182 miles

spare tyre under limit. both front lower arm inner rear bushes breaking up. wear on edges of both front tyres.

Fail 13 Oct 2009 72,182 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

spare tyre under limit. both front lower arm inner rear bushes breaking up. wear on edges of both front tyres.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 54,232 miles

both front suspension arms bushes peeling

both rear suspension beam bushes parished

slight inbalance rear brakes just pass 24% o/s/r

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes

stone chip front screen

wear on both front brake discs

Fail 8 Oct 2008 54,232 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both front suspension arms bushes peeling

both rear suspension beam bushes parished

both rear tyres on boarderline 1.6mm and badly cracking and has a nail 165/65/13tr

slight inbalance rear brakes just pass 24% o/s/r

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes

stone chip front screen

wear on both front brake discs

Pass 3 Oct 2007 41,698 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 35,354 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 35,354 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

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 FSO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FSO, 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 FSO registered?

CE53 FSO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is CE53 FSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 FSO shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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