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CE53 UCM

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,349 mi
Last recorded99,349 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 99,349 miles

o/s/f suspension bush slightly deteriated

various areas of surface corrosion under car

Fail 21 Sep 2015 99,349 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.2.6)

o/s/f suspension bush slightly deteriated

various areas of surface corrosion under car

Pass 1 Oct 2014 95,237 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

offside front inner sill corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2014 95,237 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

offside front inner sill corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 83,664 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 83,513 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 75,185 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 75,184 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 64,077 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 64,077 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 53,047 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 43,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 36,562 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 36,562 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 24,933 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 16,384 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 UCM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UCM, 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 UCM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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