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AK53 AXP

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,370 mi
Last recorded99,370 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 AXP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 99,370 miles

some corrosion at floor o/s/f & n/s/f

Pass 1 Dec 2014 96,288 miles

some corrosion of front chassis/floor o/s & n/s

Fail 25 Nov 2014 96,281 miles

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

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

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

some corrosion of front chassis/floor o/s & n/s

Pass 27 Nov 2013 92,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

sills starting to corrode

Pass 12 Nov 2012 86,494 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 76,206 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 76,206 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 66,099 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 66,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 57,255 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 57,255 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 46,593 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 35,760 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

realign nearside washer jet

Pass 1 Nov 2006 24,351 miles

all 4 tyres show signs of cracking

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 AXP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AK53 AXP, 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 AK53 AXP registered?

AK53 AXP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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