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CE53 UPL

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,151 mi
Last recorded60,151 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 UPL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 60,151 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Corrosion in various places, some of which is only just acceptable.

Front anti roll bar inner bushes are showing signs of wear.

Metal brake going to o/s rear is corroding.

N/s front tyre is getting close to the limit.

Rearmost bushes in both front suspension arms are deteriorating.

There is some oil on the casing of the o/s rear shock absorber.

Fail 20 Jan 2014

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

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

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Corrosion in various places, some of which is only just acceptable.

Front anti roll bar inner bushes are showing signs of wear.

Metal brake going to o/s rear is corroding.

N/s front tyre is getting close to the limit.

Rearmost bushes in both front suspension arms are deteriorating.

There is some oil on the casing of the o/s rear shock absorber.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 56,883 miles

Brake discs are corroding.

Corrosion starting in various places.

Front anti roll bar inner bushes are showing signs of wear.

Front suspension arm bushes are deteriorating.

Some play in front strut top mountings.

Fail 9 Jan 2013 56,882 miles

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

Brake discs are corroding.

Corrosion starting in various places.

Front anti roll bar inner bushes are showing signs of wear.

Front suspension arm bushes are deteriorating.

Some play in front strut top mountings.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 54,887 miles

Both n/s tyres look underinflated.

Brake discs are corroding.

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Rearmost bushes in both front lower suspension arms are deteriorating.

Some play in both front strut top mountings.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 53,404 miles

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 12 Dec 2009 52,240 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 49,089 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres low on tread 2mm

Fail 22 Dec 2008 49,089 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres low on tread 2mm

Pass 11 Dec 2007 37,350 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 37,350 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 28,771 miles

advisories apply to M.O.T. test number: 572317946372

Fail 13 Dec 2006 28,771 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid level low.

slight scoreing on front brake discs.

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 UPL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UPL, 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 UPL registered?

CE53 UPL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is CE53 UPL safe to buy?

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