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AK53 KNX

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,110 mi
Last recorded127,110 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 KNX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 127,110 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 126,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 119,210 miles

N/S/R Tyre heavily cracked

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 118,536 miles

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)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 118,525 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/r floor (6.1.B.2)

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)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 116,662 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 116,662 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 113,741 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 113,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 110,767 miles

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

centre section exhaust corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2012 105,115 miles

engine management light on

engine oil leaks

lift in offside and nearside front top suspension mounts

Fail 2 Feb 2012 105,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine management light on

engine oil leaks

lift in offside and nearside front top suspension mounts

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes debonding

Pass 8 Feb 2011 95,034 miles

offside and nearside frfont lower suspension wishbone rear bushes debonding

offside and nearside headlamp reflectors burnt

offside and nearside rear brake flexy hoses at full extent when wheels suspended

Pass 10 Feb 2010 90,619 miles

all coil springs corroded

brake pedal slighly spongy

exhaust hanging brackets corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded

front tyres wearing on inside edges

general underbody corrosion

nearside and offside front lower supension arm rear bushes debonding

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 8 Feb 2010 90,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

all coil springs corroded

brake pedal slighly spongy

exhaust hanging brackets corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded

front tyres wearing on inside edges

general underbody corrosion

nearside and offside front lower supension arm rear bushes debonding

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Nov 2008 78,707 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 67,580 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 56,276 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 KNX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK53 KNX registered?

AK53 KNX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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