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CE53 WZF

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,958 mi
Last recorded54,958 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 WZF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 54,958 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 54,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 49,295 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Oct 2016 49,294 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Braking system leaking by reservoir (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 45,200 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

Offside Front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

Offside Front outer sill corrosion damaging paintwork

corrosion affecting offside front subframe mount

nearside front subframe mounting corroding and needs sealing

Fail 2 Nov 2015 45,200 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing split pin missing from castlelated nut (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner upper wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing from castlelated nut (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill end (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking pipe joints at steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

Offside Front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

Offside Front outer sill corrosion damaging paintwork

corrosion affecting offside front subframe mount

nearside front subframe mounting corroding and needs sealing

Pass 6 Nov 2014 40,962 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 34,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2013 34,444 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2012 31,667 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 27,441 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 23,119 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 18,487 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 13,932 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 9,844 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 6,768 miles

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

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

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 WZF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WZF, 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 WZF registered?

CE53 WZF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is CE53 WZF safe to buy?

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