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CE53 UKD

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

81,187 mi
Last recorded81,187 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 UKD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 81,187 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 74,273 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion under body

Fail 13 Jun 2013 74,265 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion under body

Pass 13 Aug 2012 72,193 miles

Battery warning light on.

Fail 13 Aug 2012 72,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Battery warning light on.

Pass 3 May 2011 69,663 miles

OIL LEVEL BELOW MAXIMUM MARK

front registration plate deteriorating

rear registration plate cracked

rear wiper blade ineffective

Fail 3 May 2011 69,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OIL LEVEL BELOW MAXIMUM MARK

front registration plate deteriorating

rear registration plate cracked

rear wiper blade ineffective

Pass 8 Apr 2010 68,537 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 68,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 61,208 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 61,208 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 56,362 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 56,357 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 49,910 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 49,910 miles

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

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

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 UKD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 UKD, 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 UKD registered?

CE53 UKD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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