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CX53 HPE

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,400 mi
Last recorded65,400 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 HPE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 65,400 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 64,019 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 62,693 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 60,784 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 58,977 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 56,740 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 54,847 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 54,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2019 50,809 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 50,809 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 46,911 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 46,911 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 43,048 miles

Front edge of front tyers worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush coming out of arm no play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 43,042 miles

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

Front edge of front tyers worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush coming out of arm no play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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CX53 HPE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,600cc 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 CX53 HPE, 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 CX53 HPE registered?

CX53 HPE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is CX53 HPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 HPE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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