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AO53 ETJ

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,384 mi
Last recorded85,384 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ETJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 85,384 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight damage to nearside rear light

Fail 7 Mar 2022 85,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly twisted offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear tyre cut/split inner sidewall

slight damage to nearside rear light

Pass 23 Feb 2021 81,733 miles

Brake hose slightly twisted both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Slight damage to near side rear light lens

Pass 26 Feb 2020 77,751 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 77,748 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis at subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hose slightly twisted offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 74,094 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 74,090 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 69,211 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 69,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

1/ o/s rear chassie rail becoming corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 63,037 miles

4. Damage to nearside of car, no sharp or jagged edges at time of test.

Fail 24 Aug 2016 63,035 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear axle beam front bush on nearside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

1. Slight wear in offside rear axle beam front bush.

2. Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edges.

3. Nearside front tyre worn to legal limits on inside edges.

4. Damage to nearside of car, no sharp or jagged edges at time of test.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 59,073 miles

1. Slight leak in exhaust front pipe.

2. Both front tyres wearing low on inside edges.

Fail 21 Sep 2015 59,069 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

1. Slight leak in exhaust front pipe.

2. Both front tyres wearing low on inside edges.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 53,230 miles

1/ slight damage to o/s front flexe brake hose

Pass 29 Aug 2013 48,086 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 48,083 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 42,095 miles

rear near side tyre is becoming perished

Pass 18 Aug 2011 36,486 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 36,483 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 30,095 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 30,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 24,929 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 20,786 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 20,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 16,560 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 11,727 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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AO53 ETJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO53 ETJ, 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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AO53 ETJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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