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AK53 AXF

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

68,261 mi
Last recorded68,261 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 AXF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 68,261 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 68,258 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 62,693 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trail arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 62,685 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded engine compartment bulk head (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sell (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sell (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sell (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sell around the door rubber (5.2.6)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trail arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 56,833 miles

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

both front tyres low on inner edges wheel alignment fault 165/65/13

coolant reservoir empty leaking from thermostat housing

front tyres wearing unevenly due to wheel alignment fault

front tyres wearing unevenly due to wheel alignment fault

Pass 24 Feb 2016 53,871 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 53,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 48,323 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 48,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 38,628 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 27,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 27,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,149 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 27,149 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 26,752 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 26,752 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 26,264 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 26,264 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 25,792 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 25,792 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 24,245 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 21,455 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2007 21,430 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AK53 AXF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 AK53 AXF, 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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AK53 AXF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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