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CE53 MRO

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

41,506 mi
Last recorded41,506 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 MRO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2016 41,506 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

front subframe mounts and inner arches corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 35,731 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 35,731 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

both rear tyres 9 years old

Pass 3 Feb 2014 30,920 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 30,478 miles

bonding starting to let go on o/s/f supension lower arm rear bush

corrosion to front brake discs and front pads worn

corrosion to fuel filter

corrosion to o/s door step, bulk head panel,n/s sill

o/s/f brake hose perished

Fail 30 Sep 2013 30,478 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

bonding starting to let go on o/s/f supension lower arm rear bush

corrosion to front brake discs and front pads worn

corrosion to fuel filter

corrosion to o/s door step, bulk head panel,n/s sill

o/s/f brake hose perished

Pass 18 Sep 2012 29,422 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 28,272 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 27,521 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,521 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 26,016 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 24,248 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 14 Jul 2008 24,242 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 22,859 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 21,484 miles

slight perishing to both rear tyre side-walls

Pass 16 Feb 2006 19,733 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 MRO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MRO, 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 MRO registered?

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

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