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AK53 YHU

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,936 mi
Last recorded85,936 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YHU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 85,936 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Osr tyre perished

Fail 2 Jan 2016 85,916 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Osr tyre perished

Fail 14 Dec 2015 85,681 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working Offside (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake discs corroded and wearing

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition advise replacement

Front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Offside rear tyre tread cracked

Play in both sides front top suspension mounts

Rear exhaust mount broken,exhaust secure

Rear floor starting to corrode

Pass 3 Dec 2014 82,794 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)

nearside and offside front tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Dec 2013 80,787 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)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 78,657 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2011 75,148 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2011 75,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2010 70,569 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front discs are lipped

Fail 26 Nov 2009 59,854 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 59,854 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 51,289 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 34,008 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 27,845 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 YHU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc 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 YHU, 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 YHU registered?

AK53 YHU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is AK53 YHU safe to buy?

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