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CE53 MLV

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

45,687 mi
Last recorded45,687 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 45,687 miles

165/65/13 tyres fitted to rear axle

165/70/13 tyres fitted to front axle

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill body (5.2.6)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area around all (2.4.A.3)

wipers smearing the screen but not affecting the drivers view

Fail 5 Sep 2017 45,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

165/65/13 tyres fitted to rear axle

165/70/13 tyres fitted to front axle

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill body (5.2.6)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area around all (2.4.A.3)

wipers smearing the screen but not affecting the drivers view

Pass 27 Aug 2016 40,877 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 36,558 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 36,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 31,013 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 31,013 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 23,844 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 23,844 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2012 12,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 12,456 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)

both outer cills corroded

front and rear wiper blades worn

Pass 25 Jan 2011 11,102 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 9,498 miles

ex heat shield damaged

n/s and o/s cills corroded

slight damage to front to rear chassis and floor ( corroding.)

wipers split

Fail 3 Feb 2010 9,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ex heat shield damaged

n/s and o/s cills corroded

slight damage to front to rear chassis and floor ( corroding.)

wipers split

Pass 20 Feb 2009 8,147 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 6,886 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 26 Aug 2006 6,300 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 MLV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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