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CE53 HRJ

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,360 mi
Last recorded67,360 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 67,360 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 67,360 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 54,598 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 52,342 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 52,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 50,121 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 47,824 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 44,973 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 38,737 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 34,461 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 34,461 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 28,437 miles

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 HRJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HRJ, 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 HRJ registered?

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

Is CE53 HRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 HRJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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