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CE53 WVO

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

37,738 mi
Last recorded37,738 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2017 37,738 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 33,217 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 33,173 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside inner sill/inner arch (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside front floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 29,251 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 29,230 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside inner sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside & nearside sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside & nearside front floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 27,324 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 24,993 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 24,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 22,538 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 22,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 20,021 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 17,230 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 14,940 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 14,940 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 12,629 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 10,030 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 10,030 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 7,309 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 WVO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WVO, 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 WVO registered?

CE53 WVO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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