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AU53 YCO

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,155 mi
Last recorded76,155 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YCO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2019 76,155 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both, HID conversion fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis. under wheel arch, 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight full of condensation (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective losing correct beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle front bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reversing light not working

Pass 12 Feb 2018 73,686 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 73,680 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken & about to touch inner tyre tread advice not to drive (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front top suspension mounting slightly corroded

welding repair carried out to o/s/front inner wing to chassis & o/s/rear chassis

Pass 12 Jan 2017 62,792 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Deep cut inner side wall also inner edge worn smooth

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded Front body mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre inner side wall starting to split on seam

Pass 22 Jan 2016 58,505 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 58,502 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 54,271 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 50,411 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 50,411 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 47,526 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 42,957 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 May 2012 42,957 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 41,989 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 40,375 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 40,375 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 363,238 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 31,600 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 31,600 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 24,129 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 18,822 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

both front tyres 2-3mm

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

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 YCO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YCO, 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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AU53 YCO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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