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DE53 CBX

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,808 mi
Last recorded70,808 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 CBX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2016 70,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 60,927 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 60,927 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 56,828 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 52,787 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 52,787 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 49,127 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 49,127 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 44,525 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 38,832 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 32,256 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 26,128 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 21,364 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 21,364 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 14,453 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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DE53 CBX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE53 CBX, 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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DE53 CBX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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