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AK53 NWL

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,919 mi
Last recorded71,919 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 NWL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 71,919 miles

Body has slight corrosion both bottom sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 71,919 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion both bottom sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 53,962 miles

slight damage n/s rear

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended o/s front wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 38,193 miles

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)

damage to nearside rear quarter panel

uneven wear rear tyres

Pass 10 Sep 2014 21,873 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 21,873 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 7,834 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 7,681 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 7,550 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 7,334 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 7,148 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 6,941 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 6,806 miles

advise handbrake traval

advise n/s/front top suspension mount play

Pass 27 Sep 2006 6,642 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 NWL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NWL, 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 NWL registered?

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

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