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AV53 TVD

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,455 mi
Last recorded157,455 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 157,455 miles

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

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

underside and sill panels has light surface corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2013 133,525 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 117,239 miles

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

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

coolant level low

engine oil leak

slight exhaust blow from centre section

Fail 9 Jan 2012 115,736 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 101,970 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 101,970 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 86,961 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 86,961 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 73,133 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 73,133 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 59,491 miles

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)

n/s/f tyre near limit

Pass 24 Oct 2006 40,337 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 40,337 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 TVD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 AV53 TVD, 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 TVD registered?

AV53 TVD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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