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CE53 UJR

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,819 mi
Last recorded110,819 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 UJR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 110,819 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 110,722 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits NOT TESTABLE DUE TO EXHAUST LEAK (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 103,985 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 103,947 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 97,122 miles

BOTH rear tyres out of shape

Fail 15 Oct 2013 97,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

BOTH rear tyres out of shape

Pass 12 Jun 2013 95,066 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 95,066 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 86,832 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 71,525 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 57,205 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

uneven tyre wear n/s/r

Fail 3 Sep 2009 57,205 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

uneven tyre wear n/s/r

Pass 4 Sep 2008 40,273 miles

o,s,f seat belt twisted

Fail 4 Sep 2008 40,273 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o,s,f seat belt twisted

Fail 31 Aug 2007 31,505 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 31,505 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 29,477 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 UJR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UJR, 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 UJR registered?

CE53 UJR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is CE53 UJR safe to buy?

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