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AK53 RVC

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,039 mi
Last recorded57,039 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 RVC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 57,039 miles

O/S AND N/S REAR CHASSIS LEGS UNDERSEALD

Pass 24 Sep 2015 56,727 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 56,727 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 56,314 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 55,550 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 51,085 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Off side rear brake pipe starting to rust slightly.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jun 2011 44,852 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both rear axle bushes slight movements

o/s/r tyre slightly cracking on the inside sidewall

slight corrosion on o/s/r metal brake pipe

Fail 31 May 2011 44,822 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear axle bushes slight movements

o/s/r tyre slightly cracking on the inside sidewall

slight corrosion on o/s/r metal brake pipe

Pass 9 Jun 2010 37,029 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 37,029 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,653 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 29,653 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 23,885 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 22,516 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 RVC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RVC, 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 RVC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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