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AK53 NWC

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,779 mi
Last recorded67,779 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 NWC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 67,779 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2014 67,751 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 63,050 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2013 62,935 miles

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

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2012 58,684 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 58,684 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2011 51,988 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 44,475 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 44,475 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 38,791 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 38,791 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 29,758 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 21,595 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 NWC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NWC, 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 NWC registered?

AK53 NWC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is AK53 NWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 NWC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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