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AY53 LJL

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,001 mi
Last recorded42,001 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 LJL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 42,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 36,521 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2019 36,521 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 34,677 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 34,667 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 34,501 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 34,334 miles

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

Offside Front Corrosion to outer sill. Not Excessive

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 33,972 miles

Nearside Front outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 33,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 33,310 miles

Both front tyres starting to deteriorate

Nearside front tyre has slight kerbing damage to outer sidewall

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

Some brake pipes have underseal applied so unable to fully inspect

Pass 4 Mar 2013 32,760 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,087 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 31,519 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,876 miles

DAMAGE TO BODYWORK ON N/S/R

SMALL CHIPS IN SCREEN

WATER MARKS ON FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES

Fail 1 Mar 2010 30,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

DAMAGE TO BODYWORK ON N/S/R

SMALL CHIPS IN SCREEN

WATER MARKS ON FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES

Fail 6 Mar 2009 29,847 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 29,847 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 27,495 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 23,733 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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AY53 LJL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AY53 LJL, 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 AY53 LJL registered?

AY53 LJL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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