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CE53 HMX

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,191 mi
Last recorded101,191 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 HMX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 101,191 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 98,787 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 98,787 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 94,456 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 94,456 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 88,203 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 86,265 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 82,007 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 82,007 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 67,596 miles

front discs corroding slightly on contact surface

o/s/f steering rack arm has slight play.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 67,583 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 56,224 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 56,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 HMX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HMX, 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 HMX registered?

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

Is CE53 HMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 HMX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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