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AY53 NPX

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,983 mi
Last recorded96,983 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 NPX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 96,983 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 86,469 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 86,468 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system fromm join to flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 83,651 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 83,651 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 83,422 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 83,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/ inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 83,313 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 83,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 82,666 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 76,317 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 76,310 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 75,302 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine warning light on.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 75,302 miles

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

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

engine warning light on.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 73,726 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 71,909 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 71,872 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 69,263 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 67,823 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 50,554 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 38,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 38,090 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 NPX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AY53 NPX, 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 NPX registered?

AY53 NPX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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