MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,812 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill near axle mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill near axle mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength chassis around the axle mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.4.A.3)
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)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)
Offside 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 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)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Near OSR axle mounting has had a poor repair over corrosion
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
OS lower arm bush split
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
PLay in NSF suspension top mount
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside 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)
clutch supply pipe has a slight leak
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
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AK53 EWU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 EWU, 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 EWU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2003.
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