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CE53 VHT

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,995 mi
Last recorded81,995 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 VHT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 81,995 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Center mirror missing

General surface corrosion underside of vehicle

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 81,992 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Center mirror missing

General surface corrosion underside of vehicle

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 76,604 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 70,703 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2014 70,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 62,905 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 56,463 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 50,276 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 50,276 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 45,153 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 45,138 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2009 36,872 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 36,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 27,051 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 17,464 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 122,264 miles

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 VHT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VHT, 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 VHT registered?

CE53 VHT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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