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CE53 OYG

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

28,999 mi
Last recorded28,999 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 28,999 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 28,997 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside sill offside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 28,842 miles

All welding repairs have been heavily undersealed.

Exhaust system coreroded.

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg under wing. (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged Inner surface. (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate cracked.

Fail 10 Apr 2018 28,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust system coreroded.

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg under wing. (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged Inner surface. (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate cracked.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 28,632 miles

rear chassis section corroding

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2016 28,486 miles

slight corrosion to rear undersills

nsr tyre cracking in tread pattern

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2015 28,313 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 27,689 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

interior mirror missing

movement in top mounts

nsf brake sticking slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2013 26,590 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

play in osf top mount when jacked up

tops of rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2012 25,818 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 24,609 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osr tyre cracked and perished

Pass 22 Mar 2010 23,523 miles

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

rear tyres perishing

slight corrosion to rear coil springs

Pass 30 Mar 2009 22,280 miles

osr tyre perishing

slight corrosion to nsr coil spring

Pass 21 Mar 2008 20,879 miles

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

tyres starting to perish

wheel trim missing nsf

Fail 21 Mar 2008 20,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

tyres starting to perish

wheel trim missing nsf

Pass 15 Mar 2007 19,435 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 OYG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OYG, 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 OYG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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