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AJ53 DCE

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,598 mi
Last recorded70,598 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 DCE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 70,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

o/s/front brake hose starting to perish.

o/s/front floor pan repaired.

Fail 10 Nov 2015 70,598 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at mid section. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

o/s/front brake hose starting to perish.

o/s/front floor pan repaired.

Pass 4 Dec 2014 65,335 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front headlamps misted

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to floor pan areas both sides

Fail 29 Nov 2014 65,308 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front headlamps misted

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to floor pan areas both sides

Pass 7 Dec 2013 60,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 57,699 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 57,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 51,974 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

all brake pipe ferils corroded

chassis corroded

n/s/r tyre starting to wear out of shape

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracked on inner edge

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2011 51,974 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

all brake pipe ferils corroded

chassis corroded

n/s/r tyre starting to wear out of shape

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracked on inner edge

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2010 47,273 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 47,273 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 43,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 37,467 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 31,308 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 24,524 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 24,524 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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AJ53 DCE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AJ53 DCE, 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 AJ53 DCE registered?

AJ53 DCE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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