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CE53 VHJ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,361 mi
Last recorded80,361 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,361 miles

nearside front tyre wearing from inside edge

Fail 24 Mar 2016 80,330 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre wearing from inside edge

Pass 26 Mar 2015 76,976 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 69,924 miles

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 61,299 miles

both sides front inner wing areas slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2012 54,692 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 42,502 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 40,354 miles

CRACKS IN RIGHT REAR TYRE SIDEWALL BUT NOT DEEP.

LONG TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE LEVER.

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 29,886 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 23,047 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 15,564 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

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 VHJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE53 VHJ registered?

CE53 VHJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is CE53 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 VHJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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