MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,886 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Oil leak
both front floors rusty
offside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to debond
offside rear metal brake pipe rusty
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
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
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
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)
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)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
spare tyre under limit. both front lower arm inner rear bushes breaking up. wear on edges of both front tyres.
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.
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of CE53 FSO?
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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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