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AJ53 GVC

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,316 mi
Last recorded66,316 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 66,316 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion and rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion and rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 64,249 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 64,234 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 59,843 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 13 Dec 2014 59,813 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

n/s/f tyre 45 profile compared to rears 50 profile

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 24 Dec 2013 52,964 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 52,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

interior rear view mirror missing.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 42,777 miles

1. both wiper blades spliting but clar the screen 2. both front tyres wearing on inside edges 3. nsr tyre wearing close to legal limit 4. rear view mirror loose

Fail 3 Sep 2012 42,777 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

1. both wiper blades spliting but clar the screen 2. both front tyres wearing on inside edges 3. nsr tyre wearing close to legal limit 4. rear view mirror loose

Pass 22 Aug 2011 34,693 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 29,226 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 23,517 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 19,582 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 14,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 10,242 miles

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

nearside front tyre side wall has shallow cuts.

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 GVC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AJ53 GVC, 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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AJ53 GVC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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