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CE53 FTZ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

71,693 mi
Last recorded71,693 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 FTZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 71,693 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 71,259 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

1.plastic trim covering parts of inner arches.2.corrosion on rear inner sills and floor pans and chassis rails.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 60,606 miles

1.plastic trim covering inner arches.2.corrosion on rear chassis rails inner sills and floor pans.

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012 60,577 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

1.plastic trim covering inner arches.2.corrosion on rear chassis rails inner sills and floor pans.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 52,208 miles

1.corrosion on front bays.2.off side front and near side front lower wishbone bushes starting to split.

1.rear brake drums worn.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 52,145 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

1.corrosion on front bays.2.off side front and near side front lower wishbone bushes starting to split.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 45,121 miles

1.front brake discs worn.2.rear axle bushes worn.3.corrosion on outer sills and inner paneling.4.play in off side and near side front top mounts.

5.off side rear tyre wear inner edge.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,305 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 37,305 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,881 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 28,881 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 21,761 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 21,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 17,664 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2006 17,566 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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 FTZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FTZ, 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 FTZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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