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CE53 RRX

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,710 mi
Last recorded43,710 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 43,710 miles

rear chassie corroded but exhaust mount

Pass 30 Aug 2013 33,804 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

underside getting rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2012 31,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 31,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2011 29,269 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Aug 2011 29,267 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2010 26,076 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 19 Aug 2009 22,904 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Sep 2008 19,575 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 19,569 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 16,576 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS LOW

SLIGHT PLAY N/S TOP SUSPENSION STRUT MOUNTING

Pass 30 Aug 2006 11,912 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 RRX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RRX, 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 RRX registered?

CE53 RRX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is CE53 RRX safe to buy?

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