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AJ53 TYF

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

102,323 mi
Last recorded102,323 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 TYF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2017 102,323 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 100,890 miles

Nearside Front lower arm front bush worn

Nearside Front wheel buckled

Offside Front offside front brake hose perished

Offside Front top mount has play

oil leaks

Pass 12 Nov 2015 99,061 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (3.6.B.4d)

Rear both tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 12 Nov 2015 99,061 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (3.6.B.4d)

Rear both tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 29 Oct 2015 98,990 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 96,931 miles

All brake hoses perished slightly

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded

NSF floor pan corroded

NSR tyre tread lumpy

OSR tyre valve perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 96,931 miles

All brake hoses perished slightly

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded

NSF floor pan corroded

NSR tyre tread lumpy

OSR tyre valve perished

Pass 17 Oct 2013 94,528 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded

NSF brake hose perished

NSR tyre tread lumpy

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

OSF,OSR & NSR brake hoses perished slightly

Fail 17 Oct 2013 94,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All brake hoses perished slightly

NSR tyre tread lumpy

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 93,533 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 93,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 84,859 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres slightly mishaped around inner edges.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel Filter corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 84,859 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

BOTH Rear Tyres slightly mishaped around inner edges.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel Filter corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

O/S/F Tyre Pressure appears low.

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 75,984 miles

BOTH Front brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 75,984 miles

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

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

BOTH Front brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Evidence of BOTH Front Tyres fouling on Plastic Wheelarch Liners. Probably due to deteriorated Lower Arm Bushes (see VT30).

Pass 4 Nov 2009 67,676 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 67,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 55,311 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 46,039 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 46,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 36,528 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 TYF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TYF, 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 TYF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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