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CE53 MLN

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

96,017 mi
Last recorded96,017 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 MLN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 96,017 miles

mit light on

Fail 19 Nov 2015 95,905 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member under light corroided (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing and sill corroided (2.4.A.3)

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

mit light on

Pass 21 Nov 2014 84,888 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 84,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 74,774 miles

EML light on dash

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

Oil leak

both outer sills corroded not holed

Fail 2 Nov 2013 74,518 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

EML light on dash

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

Oil leak

both outer sills corroded not holed

Pass 12 Jun 2012 60,149 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 60,149 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 56,933 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 56,933 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 50,141 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 50,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise , rear number plate cracked

advise , slight play in nearside front top shocker mounting .

Pass 16 Sep 2009 40,905 miles

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

Offside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 33,019 miles

165/65-13

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,019 miles

165/65-13

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 20 Sep 2007 26,583 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 26,583 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

drivers wiper blade fouls body of car

Fail 22 Sep 2006 22,422 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 22,422 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 MLN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 MLN, 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 MLN registered?

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

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