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AK53 RAX

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,198 mi
Last recorded96,198 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 RAX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 96,198 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 96,196 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced strut mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 91,344 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 88,659 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 86,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 75,423 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 1 May 2015 75,423 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 71,032 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 70,942 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 67,209 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 63,409 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 6 Jan 2010 58,983 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 47,626 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 38,675 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 23,830 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 RAX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RAX, 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 RAX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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