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CE53 YRD

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,111 mi
Last recorded40,111 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 40,111 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 40,110 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 38,783 miles

offside rear shock absorber has poor damping

Fail 5 Oct 2017 38,783 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear shock absorber has poor damping

Pass 28 Sep 2016 37,245 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/f floor corroded

o/s and n/s/f macpherson struts have movement at the upper attachments

o/s headlamp wet inside

Fail 27 Sep 2016 37,233 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r sill end (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/f floor corroded

o/s and n/s/f macpherson struts have movement at the upper attachments

o/s headlamp wet inside

Pass 24 Sep 2015 35,926 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)

o/s and n/s/f chassis legs appear corroded under covers

Fail 23 Sep 2015 35,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)

o/s and n/s/f chassis legs appear corroded under covers

Pass 18 Sep 2014 34,180 miles

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

n/s/f floor corroded

o/s and n/s/f chassis legs appear corroded under wheel arch covers

o/s and n/s/f macpherson struts have movement at the upper attachments

Fail 17 Sep 2014 34,177 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f floor corroded

o/s and n/s/f chassis legs appear corroded under wheel arch covers

o/s and n/s/f macpherson struts have movement at the upper attachments

Pass 4 Oct 2013 30,141 miles

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

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

front chassis starting to corrod

Fail 3 Oct 2013 30,140 miles

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

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

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

front chassis starting to corrod

Pass 8 Oct 2012 26,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both sides front chassis legs starting to corrode

Pass 4 Oct 2008 23,943 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

offside front headlamp has condensation

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 25 Sep 2007 19,198 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 15,190 miles

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

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

movement in nsf strut mount

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 YRD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YRD, 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 YRD registered?

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

Is CE53 YRD safe to buy?

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