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AU53 TEJ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,465 mi
Last recorded80,465 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 TEJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2015 80,465 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component insecure Filter (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack slight play

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 73,923 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 73,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 64,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2013 64,528 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2012 54,425 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 53,290 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 53,271 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 52,186 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 45,031 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 32,736 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 25,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 20,744 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 20,744 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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AU53 TEJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AU53 TEJ, 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 AU53 TEJ registered?

AU53 TEJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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