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CE53 FTP

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,426 mi
Last recorded51,426 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 51,426 miles

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded front floor area`s&rear inner sill area`s. (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 50,097 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/f&o/s front chassis.both rear sill area`s. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 50,097 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/f&o/s front chassis.both rear sill area`s. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 48,798 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 46,859 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 44,534 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 42,328 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,247 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

rear section of exhaust coroded

slight damage to front bumper

Fail 9 Sep 2009 41,247 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

rear section of exhaust coroded

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 26 Sep 2008 35,165 miles

slight tavel on footbrake,but not too excessive

Fail 19 Sep 2008 35,105 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,243 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 24,544 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 24,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Centre Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside 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)

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 FTP 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 71.4%.

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 FTP, 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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CE53 FTP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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