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AK53 AXG

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,540 mi
Last recorded99,540 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 99,540 miles

Both outer sill suspension and seat belt mount prescribed areas in poor corroded condition,not considered excessive, advise attention.

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor both sides of car,advise attention (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front and offside rear road wheel inner rims dented slightly.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material -to-rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 95,172 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated inner and outer sidewalls and tread area

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner and outer strong advise (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner and outer strong advise (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Very strong advise (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 94,141 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres deteriorated inner and outer sidewalls and tread area

Low engine oil 1.5 ltrs

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner and outer strong advise (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner and outer strong advise (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Very strong advise (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 88,192 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 88,184 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 83,129 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 82,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 77,426 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 69,510 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 69,510 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 64,051 miles

both front suspension top mounts have play but only when vehicle in the jacked position

general corrosion to exhaust

Fail 2 Oct 2012 64,051 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front suspension top mounts have play but only when vehicle in the jacked position

engine oil leak from rocker cover gasket

general corrosion to exhaust

Pass 7 Oct 2011 57,612 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 49,285 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 49,285 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 13 Oct 2008 39,169 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 39,169 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 34,091 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 33,969 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

n/s/f and n/s/r shock absorber top mounts worn

n/s/f tyre feathering badly on outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2006 28,583 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 28,583 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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 AXG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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