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AK53 ONT

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,143 mi
Last recorded106,143 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 ONT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 106,143 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 106,143 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 99,624 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 99,624 miles

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to axle beam mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both top mounts (2.7.4)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive lower door sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 99,623 miles

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to axle beam mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both top mounts (2.7.4)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive lower door sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 91,593 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 81,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 11,065 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 61,965 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 53,586 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 51,344 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 48,913 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 46,786 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 39,415 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 32,504 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 32,504 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,113 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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 ONT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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