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CE53 NRJ

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,998 mi
Last recorded52,998 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 52,998 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 52,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 38,392 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 25,253 miles

exaust system slightly corroded throughout

n/s/f tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 17 Sep 2010 25,253 miles

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

exaust system slightly corroded throughout

n/s/f tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 7 Oct 2009 21,496 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 12,510 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 11,587 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 9,337 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 NRJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NRJ, 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 NRJ registered?

CE53 NRJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is CE53 NRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 NRJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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