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AK53 YJE

2003 Ford Ka

Pink Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,621 mi
Last recorded104,621 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YJE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 104,621 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 97,168 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/ and n/s sills covered with undersealent, brake and fuel lines covered with undersealent

surface rust underneath vehcile but not affecting its strength

Pass 16 Mar 2013 84,520 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 72,036 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 56,143 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 56,143 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 49,864 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 49,864 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

advise lazy brake light switch

brake pedal travel.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 43,999 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 43,999 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 38,009 miles

Both sides front wishbone bushes

Fail 26 Feb 2008 38,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both sides front wishbone bushes

Pass 4 Jan 2007 27,503 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 YJE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Pink with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YJE, 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 YJE registered?

AK53 YJE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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