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AK53 HWR

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

95,220 mi
Last recorded95,220 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 95,220 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage o/s/r tyre sidewall. n/s/r chassis corroded.

surface corrosion o/s and n/s rear chassis.

Fail 15 Sep 2016 95,142 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/r chassis corroded

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2015 91,602 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails/floor pans (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills/chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 91,586 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails/floor pans (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills/chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 91,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch[x2] (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and exhaust rusty (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise boot floor and rear chassis rusty

advise both front inner archs rusty

advise condition of o/s/r tyre sidewall

advise condition of rear axle bushs

advise front and rear floor pans rusty

advise front chassis rusty

advise spare wheel missing

Pass 1 Sep 2014 89,297 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 89,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 77,589 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 77,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 71,733 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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 66,177 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 66,177 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 58,880 miles

lift in both front strut tops

o/s/f n/s/f lower arms rear bushes starting to split

o/s/f tyre side wall cuts

Fail 6 Sep 2010 58,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

lift in both front strut tops

o/s/f h/light wet

front disc corroded

o/s/f n/s/f lower arms rear bushes starting to split

o/s/f tyre side wall cuts

Pass 21 Sep 2009 54,929 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 54,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 12 Sep 2008 46,871 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 46,871 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 33,852 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 22,832 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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AK53 HWR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HWR, 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 HWR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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