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CE53 HGX

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,816 mi
Last recorded46,816 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 46,816 miles

heavy surface rust on o/s and n/s underbody sill areas

slight cracking of n/s front flexible brake hose

Fail 23 Feb 2016 46,769 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at end of chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings underbody sill holed (6.1.B.2)

heavy surface rust on o/s and n/s underbody sill areas

slight cracking of n/s front flexible brake hose

Pass 19 Feb 2015 45,059 miles

heavy surface rust on o/s and n/s underbody sills and several areas of chassis and floor

Fail 19 Feb 2015 45,059 miles

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

heavy surface rust on o/s and n/s underbody sills and several areas of chassis and floor

Pass 18 Feb 2014 42,906 miles

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

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 40,288 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 37,202 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 37,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,419 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 29,277 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 25,288 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 21,095 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 18,350 miles

slight play in nearside front top strut mount

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 HGX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE53 HGX registered?

CE53 HGX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is CE53 HGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 HGX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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