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AK53 OOE

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

62,342 mi
Last recorded62,342 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OOE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2018 62,342 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and out wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both handbrake outer casing corroded

Engine oil leak

Fuel filter housing corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Sidewall damaged --- Recommend Replacement

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

PAS steering pipes corroded

Pass 13 May 2017 58,468 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH Rear Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/R Brake noisy in reverse.

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan/InnerSill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan/InnerSill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Slight corrosion around Fuel Filler Flap.

Slight corrosion to BOTH outer Sills.

Various small chips to Windscreen.

Fail 22 Apr 2017 58,146 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings side sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion side sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion side sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 53,566 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis Leg (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 53,549 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

BOTH O/S Tyres worn to 3mm.

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis Leg (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 48,729 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 48,729 miles

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

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 45,026 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 40,917 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 36,712 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 36,721 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 32,967 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 32,967 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 27,475 miles

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

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

brake pedal has some travel but holds pressure

Pass 27 Mar 2010 27,475 miles

brake pedal has some travel but holds pressure

Pass 31 Mar 2009 24,292 miles

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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,043 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 18,169 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 15,200 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 OOE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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