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AK53 YTD

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,083 mi
Last recorded63,083 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 63,083 miles

boyh front suspention top mounts have play but not excesive

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2014 63,081 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

boyh front suspention top mounts have play but not excesive

o/s/f tyre cutting out on inner edge

o/s/r tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2013 52,140 miles

N/S/R TYRE HAS UNEVEN WEAR

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT CORROSION AT REAR OF SUB FRAME

Fail 22 Oct 2013 52,140 miles

N/S/R TYRE HAS UNEVEN WEAR

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

SLIGHT CORROSION AT REAR OF SUB FRAME

Pass 23 Oct 2012 41,366 miles

N/s/f bottom ball joint rubber slightly detoriated(age)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 32,136 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 32,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 24,615 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 17,524 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 10,902 miles

Slight damage to o/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 29 Oct 2007 5,787 miles

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

coolant below minimum mark

cuts in o/s/f tyre outer wall, not to cords

dents in bodywork

hydraulic fluid weep from clutch master cylinder pipe(resevoir end)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 4,216 miles

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

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 YTD 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 YTD, 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 YTD registered?

AK53 YTD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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