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AV53 YOL

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,170 mi
Last recorded76,170 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 76,170 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 25 Nov 2014 76,170 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2013 67,986 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 63,910 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 63,910 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 60,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 57,360 miles

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

spare tyre worn close to limits

Pass 29 Oct 2009 52,914 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 47,378 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 41,230 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 30,311 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 YOL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YOL, 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 YOL registered?

AV53 YOL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 October 2003.

Is AV53 YOL safe to buy?

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