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AV53 TSO

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,465 mi
Last recorded67,465 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 TSO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2015 67,465 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leaking (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system is heavily deteriorated, but still secure at time of test

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

Front coil spring corroded Both slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Interior mirror is fixed to windscreen but poorly fixed

Nearside Chassis rail heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Floor pan/inner sill corroded slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front floor pan/inner sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear floor pan slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2014 63,210 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 63,210 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 60,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight play in nearside rear axle bush

Slight play in offside rear axle bush

Pass 26 Nov 2012 55,219 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 51,075 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 44,567 miles

Offside Front Lower 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)

Fail 31 May 2011 44,525 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 35,124 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 35,124 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 26,329 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 26,329 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 May 2008 20,024 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 11,851 miles

has diffrent size wheels on front axle to rear axle but are matched pair,s

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 TSO 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 AV53 TSO, 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 AV53 TSO registered?

AV53 TSO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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