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AV53 VLH

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,080 mi
Last recorded117,080 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VLH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2014 117,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 108,402 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 108,402 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 98,782 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 98,782 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 92,615 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 83,061 miles

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both front wiper blades split

drivers seat back does not tilt

Pass 20 Oct 2009 75,019 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 65,923 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 52,294 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Oct 2007 52,294 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Oct 2006 37,958 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 37,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 VLH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver 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 VLH, 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 VLH registered?

AV53 VLH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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