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AJ53 HFO

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,310 mi
Last recorded37,310 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 HFO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 37,310 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 37,290 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 30,963 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 25,681 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 20,654 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 20,627 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 20,391 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 20,374 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 20,201 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 19,917 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 19,804 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 19,623 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 19,061 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 18,538 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 17,839 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 16,934 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 15,850 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 14,806 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 14,028 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 10,738 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 7,897 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 6,122 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 HFO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HFO, 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 HFO registered?

AJ53 HFO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is AJ53 HFO safe to buy?

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