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AJ53 HCH

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

56,364 mi
Last recorded56,364 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 56,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2025 53,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 45,756 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 43,607 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn foward bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 40,977 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 40,965 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside lowest (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 38,499 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 35,695 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 34,214 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 32,526 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 31,390 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2014 29,624 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 27,501 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 25,328 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 23,361 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 21,146 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 18,572 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 16,081 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 11,749 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 11,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 7,460 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 HCH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 HCH, 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 HCH registered?

AJ53 HCH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is AJ53 HCH safe to buy?

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