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CE53 YVJ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,575 mi
Last recorded62,575 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2016 62,575 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak slight ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 58,893 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f anti roll bar (d) bush

n/s/r tyre pressure

no coolant

spare tyres flat

Fail 12 Mar 2015 58,893 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f anti roll bar (d) bush

n/s/r tyre pressure

no coolant

spare tyres flat

Pass 31 Mar 2014 51,884 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 44,034 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 44,034 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,007 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,944 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 28,085 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 27,899 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 23,142 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 23,142 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 16,696 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 12,299 miles

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 YVJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YVJ, 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 YVJ registered?

CE53 YVJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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