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CE53 WSL

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,084 mi
Last recorded67,084 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 WSL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014 67,084 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 64,567 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2013 64,567 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2012 55,388 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 52,106 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 48,790 miles

offside front seat belt webbing frayed on edge

Pass 5 Oct 2009 44,922 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 41,309 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 37,703 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 34,037 miles

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

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

alt belt squeaking

wrong lamp fitted to n/s/r

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 WSL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WSL, 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 WSL registered?

CE53 WSL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is CE53 WSL safe to buy?

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