MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,946 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit innher edge (4.1.E.1)
n/s and o/s rear axle bushes worn
Both front tyres are worn on the inner edges
Brake fluid is dirty
Movement in both the top suspension top mounts
N/S & O/S Outer sills are rusty and slightly corroded
N/S /F under body chassis rail is rusty
N/S/R end chassis rail rusty
New rear silencer fitted
O/S R metal brake pipe is obscured by grease
Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Slight rust around the fuel flap area
Spare wheel carrier is corroded & rusty
Both front tyres are worn on the inner edges
Brake fluid is dirty
Movement in both the top suspension top mounts
N/S & O/S Outer sills are rusty and slightly corroded
N/S /F under body chassis rail is rusty
N/S/R end chassis rail rusty
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
New rear silencer fitted
O/S R metal brake pipe is obscured by grease
Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Slight rust around the fuel flap area
Spare wheel carrier is corroded & rusty
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside and nearside floor rails (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Spare tyre defective
rear tyres cracking over tread
Oil leak
exhaust heat sheil insucure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge
slight play in n/s/f top mount
slight play in n/s/f wheel
both front tyres low and wearing on inner edge
front pads and discs worn
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
both front tyres low and wearing on inner edge
front pads and discs worn
slight oil leak
slight play in n/s/f top mount
slight play in n/s/f wheel
slight play in n/s/r top suspension
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
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AK53 SXB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SXB, 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 SXB registered?
AK53 SXB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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