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CE53 RUO

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,270 mi
Last recorded70,270 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 RUO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 70,270 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing thin on outter edge

Rear number plate cracked

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2011 70,270 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing thin on outter edge

Rear number plate cracked

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 60,117 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 60,117 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 50,849 miles

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

O/S/R tyre perished

Pass 7 Sep 2007 42,365 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 35,066 miles

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

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 RUO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE53 RUO registered?

CE53 RUO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is CE53 RUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 RUO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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