MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,398 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center floor holed (5.2.6)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.2.A.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
some wear in 2 rear axle bushes
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)
rear 2 inner sills corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
rear 2 inner sills corroded
some wear in 2 rear axle bushes
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis behind wheel arch liners (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors around subframe mounts (2.4.A.3)
around fuel cap corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Engine management light on at time of test
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight play in o/s and n/s front suspension leg top mounts
some wear in o/s and n/s front suspension leg top mounts
slight play in n/s front suspension leg top mount
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CE53 USM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 USM, 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 USM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 October 2003.
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