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CE53 FUD

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,502 mi
Last recorded24,502 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 24,502 miles

both front inner bay under arches corroded

front subframe to body mounts corroded

osr axle mount bush showing signs of wear

Fail 22 Sep 2016 24,361 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

both front inner bay under arches corroded

front subframe to body mounts corroded

osr axle mount bush showing signs of wear

Pass 9 Sep 2015 22,888 miles

both front under arches corroded

both front wishbone rear bushes showing signs of wear

both rear axle mount bushes starting to split

both rear service brakes getting lazy

nsf tyre 3mm both rear tyres starting to step on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2014 18,156 miles

1 both front wishbone rear bushes showing signs of wear

1 both rear service brakes getting lazy

1 front brake aplication figures only just met

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 16,287 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 14,990 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 13,355 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 12,714 miles

advise front brake discs. wear

Pass 17 Sep 2009 11,532 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 9,529 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 7,433 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 5,826 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 5,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FUD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FUD, 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 FUD registered?

CE53 FUD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is CE53 FUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 FUD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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