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AV53 PGU

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,350 mi
Last recorded62,350 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 PGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 62,350 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mount has play

Nearside Rear sub frame bushes have play

Nearside Rear tyre is close to limit

Offside Front top suspension mount has play

Offside Rear sub frame bushes have play

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2016 62,287 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front top suspension mount has play

Nearside Rear sub frame bushes have play

Nearside Rear tyre is close to limit

Offside Front top suspension mount has play

Offside Rear sub frame bushes have play

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

engine oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2015 56,536 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill area's marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area's within rear axle beam mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill area's (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area's (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill area's (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim has a flat spot (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area's (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is worn unevenly on the inner edge & is cracking / perishing (4.1.E.1)

oil leak & coolant leak from engine area's

Pass 7 Nov 2015 56,455 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 54,277 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

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)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 54,277 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

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)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 53,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 53,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 51,806 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge uneven

Pass 5 Aug 2013 51,806 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge uneven

Pass 3 Oct 2012 50,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all four tyres worn

Pass 5 Oct 2011 47,449 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 43,897 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 43,892 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,439 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 28,430 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cut on sidewall, but not to cords

Pass 28 Sep 2007 21,245 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 15,623 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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AV53 PGU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV53 PGU, 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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AV53 PGU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AV53 PGU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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