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CE53 WXN

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

64,887 mi
Last recorded64,887 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 64,887 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 64,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 57,728 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 57,728 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 55,158 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 52,006 miles

n/s wishbone bush splitting

Fail 21 Oct 2013 52,006 miles

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

n/s wishbone bush splitting

Pass 26 Oct 2012 48,570 miles

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

body corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2012 48,570 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

body corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 44,518 miles

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

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

sills very rusty

slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 21 Oct 2010 39,887 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 39,887 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

sills very rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2009 34,154 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 34,154 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 27,159 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 20,727 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 20,727 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 13,904 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 WXN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black 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 WXN, 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 WXN registered?

CE53 WXN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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