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CE53 YVZ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,654 mi
Last recorded53,654 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 53,654 miles

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

oil leak

underneath rusty

Fail 19 Oct 2015 53,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak

underneath corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2015 53,561 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside floor plan (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside floor plan (2.4.A.3)

corriosn located on all suspension conponets

oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2015 53,486 miles

Centre Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S SILL (5.2.6)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid O/S AND N/S (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high O/S AND N/S (1.8)

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR TO SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FRONT AND REAR SILL (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

YOUR PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

Pass 3 Oct 2014 51,014 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 51,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 47,924 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 47,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 45,232 miles

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

interior mirror not fitted

slight corrosion around petrol cap

Fail 1 Oct 2012 45,232 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

interior mirror not fitted

slight corrosion around petrol cap

Pass 3 Oct 2011 41,749 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs worn

interior mirror not fitted

o/s mirror lens cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2010 37,860 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 37,860 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 33,396 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear wheel bearings feel rough when rotated

Fail 1 Oct 2009 33,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear wheel bearings feel rough when rotated

brake pedal feels spongy and low

Pass 10 Oct 2008 27,650 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 22,965 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 22,960 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 22,925 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cracked side wall

Pass 2 Oct 2006 18,654 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 YVZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YVZ, 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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CE53 YVZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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