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CE53 WRP

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,754 mi
Last recorded43,754 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 WRP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 43,754 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside floors front are corroding

nearside and offside inner wheel arches behind plastic trim is corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 42,965 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside and offside floors at front are corroding but not excessive

nearside and offside front suspension arm inner rubber bushes are splitting

nearside front tyre is wearing on outside edge

Pass 16 Oct 2013 40,905 miles

nearside floor front is slightly corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2012 38,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 38,780 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 33,572 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 26,667 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer tread

Fail 25 Sep 2010 26,511 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs scored inner faces

nearside front tyre worn outer tread

Pass 29 Sep 2009 20,308 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 20,305 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 17,206 miles

nearside inner wing cover insecure

steering slight stiffness on lock check

Fail 27 Sep 2008 17,153 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside inner wing cover insecure

steering slight stiffness on lock check

Pass 28 Sep 2007 13,364 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 9,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 9,752 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 WRP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WRP, 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 WRP registered?

CE53 WRP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is CE53 WRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 WRP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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