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CE53 YDW

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

78,149 mi
Last recorded78,149 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2015 78,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTTER SILL (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 73,775 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 73,775 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 68,343 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 68,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 60,662 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 60,662 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 56,989 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 56,989 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 54,282 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 54,281 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 52,380 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 52,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 49,173 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 40,487 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 30,715 miles

Nearside 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 YDW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YDW, 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 YDW registered?

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

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