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CE53 RPZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,226 mi
Last recorded25,226 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 25,226 miles

CUT IN N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL.

O/S/F TYRE;WEARING ON OUTER EDGE.

PLAY IN FRONT AND REAR TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS.

REAR TYRES;CUTS IN TREAD,AND N/S PUNTURED.

SURFACE RUST;INNER SILLS,REAR ENDS OF SILLS,AND N/S AND O/S FRONT FLOOR.

Fail 1 May 2010 22,812 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Screw in O/S/F tyre.

Pass 1 May 2010 22,812 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Screw in O/S/F tyre.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 20,121 miles

N/S Outer sill starting to rust.

Slight play in both front top strut mounts.

Fail 28 Apr 2008 17,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wipers smeary.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 17,126 miles

wipers smeary.

Fail 24 Apr 2007 14,000 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 14,000 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 12,423 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 RPZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RPZ, 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 RPZ registered?

CE53 RPZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is CE53 RPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 RPZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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