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AJ53 OCU

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,800 mi
Last recorded86,800 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 86,800 miles

sills deteriorating

Fail 10 Jul 2017 86,792 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

sills deteriorating

Pass 12 Jul 2016 82,159 miles

front tyres worn

o/s sill deteriorating

o/s/r tyre deteriorating

Fail 12 Jul 2016 82,159 miles

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

front tyres worn

o/s sill deteriorating

o/s/r tyre deteriorating

Fail 6 Jul 2015 77,706 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre deteriorating

Pass 6 Jul 2015 77,706 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre deteriorating

Pass 17 Jul 2014 72,450 miles

o/s/r tyre deteriorating

service brake 51%

Fail 16 Jul 2014 72,444 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre deteriorating

Pass 22 Jul 2013 61,720 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 61,713 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 51,071 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 37,613 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 27,861 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 22,874 miles

clutch pipe slightly leaking

slight smell from clutch

Fail 8 Dec 2009 22,874 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pipe slightly leaking

slight smell from clutch

Pass 3 Dec 2008 20,342 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 16,259 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 11,434 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 OCU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OCU, 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 OCU registered?

AJ53 OCU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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