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AV53 VNL

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,335 mi
Last recorded64,335 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VNL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 64,335 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 64,335 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 62,499 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 62,499 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 57,115 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 52,164 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 46,713 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 42,136 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 37,773 miles

all three wipers weak

front b/discs lipped ok at present

front tyres on limit + cracks & damage

Fail 19 Nov 2009 37,773 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all three wipers weak

front b/discs lipped ok at present

front tyres on limit + cracks & damage

Pass 6 Nov 2008 37,845 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 26,632 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 19,552 miles

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 VNL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV53 VNL registered?

AV53 VNL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is AV53 VNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 VNL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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