MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,113 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended top shocker mount (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Oil leak excessive ()
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced lower arm front bush (2.4.F.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended top shocker mount (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended top shocker mount (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Oil leak excessive ()
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
n/s +o/s inner and outer sills slight corrosion
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
brake pedal slightly
brake warning light on
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
DEEP CUTS IN BOTH REAR TYRES UNDER 25mm (CORDS VISABLE)
FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear tyres cracking.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear tyres cracking.
slight play n/s/f top suspension mount
both rear tyre sidewalls cracking.
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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AV53 VLA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 VLA, 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 VLA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 November 2003.
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