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AJ53 NZN

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

70,915 mi
Last recorded70,915 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 70,915 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 70,910 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside various (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 70,910 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside various (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 70,909 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 67,504 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 65,756 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 65,756 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 53,132 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 53,108 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing and rear (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016
Fail 27 Aug 2016

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 27,060 miles

Both rear tyres perished in treads

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe corroded

various areas under car corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2014 27,038 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe corroded

various areas under car corroded

Both rear tyres perished in treads

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 25,987 miles

Fuel filler neck is corroded

General corrosion on underside of chassis

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking inbetween tread

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

Offside front brake pipe is slightly corroded

Offside front shock absorber tower has various areas of corrosion

Offside rear tyre is feathering on the inside edge

Rear exhaust box hanger is corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2013 25,987 miles

Nearside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fuel filler neck is corroded

General corrosion on underside of chassis

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking inbetween tread

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

Offside front brake pipe is slightly corroded

Offside front shock absorber tower has various areas of corrosion

Offside rear tyre is feathering on the inside edge

Rear exhaust box hanger is corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 25,123 miles

advised gen corrosion to suspension componants

advised rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Sep 2011 24,040 miles

advised exhaust brakets corroded

advised gen corrosion underside

advised osf nsf suspension bushes plit

advised small cut in tread nsr tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2011 23,980 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advised exhaust brakets corroded

advised gen corrosion underside

advised osf nsf suspension bushes plit

advised small cut in tread nsr tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2010 22,646 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 20,602 miles

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Sep 2008 17,286 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 12,465 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 9,939 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 NZN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NZN, 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 NZN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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