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AK53 VMX

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,635 mi
Last recorded49,635 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 49,635 miles

Corrosion underside vehicle

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 48,278 miles

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

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

both front inner wings,chassis rails,chassis legs and floor pan corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2014 48,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

both front inner wings,chassis rails,chassis legs and floor pan corroded

coolant level low

Pass 16 Aug 2013 47,770 miles

corrosion to A pillar n/s/f

corrosion to n/s/r sill

corrsion to o/s/r sill

Pass 1 Aug 2012 46,568 miles

both front tyres slightly perished and cracked

n/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 30 Aug 2011 43,217 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 39,330 miles

front brake discs corroded

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 39,330 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2008 33,114 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 25,550 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 25,550 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 20,750 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 VMX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK53 VMX registered?

AK53 VMX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is AK53 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 VMX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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