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CE53 YSK

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,867 mi
Last recorded57,867 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 57,867 miles

Nearside Rear small hole in sill not in prescribed area

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 56,207 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre cracking badly advise to replace

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

boot lock intermitterant

exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2016 56,207 miles

Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre cracking badly advise to replace

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

boot lock intermitterant

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 51,749 miles

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

corrosion

o/s/f headlamp condenated

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2015 51,749 miles

Front Steering locking device missing both track rod ends split pins (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both chassis rails holed (6.1.B.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

corrosion

o/s/f headlamp condenated

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 46,861 miles

1...heavy surface rust on o/s and n/s front floors...2...heavy surface rust on n/s rear chassis rail to inner wheel arch panel...3...n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Oct 2014 46,834 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

1...heavy surface rust on o/s and n/s front floors...2...heavy surface rust on n/s rear chassis rail to inner wheel arch panel...3...n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Oct 2013 43,295 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 43,284 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 39,242 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 39,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 34,560 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 34,546 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 29,895 miles

bonding starting to break on wishbone bushes slight imbalance in front brakes 20%

Pass 17 Jul 2009 23,541 miles

slight play in front leg top mountings and wishbone bushes baby seat fitted to n/s rear

Pass 15 Jul 2008 14,980 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 14,181 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 14,180 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 12,413 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 12,413 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 YSK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YSK, 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 YSK registered?

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

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