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CE53 WSF

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,340 mi
Last recorded11,340 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 WSF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 11,340 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 74,432 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 74,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 67,007 miles

EML LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Nearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 66,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

EML LIGHT ILLUMINATED

NSR TYRE BADLY PERISAHED

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 62,891 miles

Eml light on

clutch feed pipe lose but not leaking

nsr tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 28 Jan 2012 62,891 miles

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

Eml light on

clutch feed pipe lose but not leaking

nsr tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 8 Feb 2011 57,334 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres cracked sidewalls

off side front tyre has a cut in the surface of the tread

Pass 25 Nov 2009 42,795 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 39,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 39,154 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 34,858 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 34,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 22,868 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 22,868 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 WSF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WSF, 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 WSF registered?

CE53 WSF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is CE53 WSF safe to buy?

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