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CE53 UMW

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,048 mi
Last recorded63,048 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 UMW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 63,048 miles

some freeplay in both upper strutt mounts

Fail 5 Mar 2018 63,014 miles

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

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

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

some freeplay in both upper strutt mounts

Pass 14 Dec 2016 59,101 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 59,101 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 57,772 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 56,809 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2013 55,958 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 55,957 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2012 54,991 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 54,142 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 53,300 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 53,300 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake disics corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2009 52,666 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 51,655 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 50,533 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 50,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 39,547 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 39,547 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 UMW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UMW, 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 UMW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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