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CE53 YRC

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,913 mi
Last recorded67,913 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 67,913 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 62,380 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 53,178 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade slightly split

Fail 28 Sep 2012 52,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 8 Sep 2011 47,755 miles

corrosion and wear on discs

Pass 11 Sep 2010 46,522 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 43,109 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 40,446 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,790 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,280 miles

some wear/rust to n/s/f disc 'slight fluctuation to o/s/f foot brake 'slight immbalance to front brakes

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 YRC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc 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 YRC, 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 YRC registered?

CE53 YRC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is CE53 YRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 YRC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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