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AY53 WUD

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

71,075 mi
Last recorded71,075 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 WUD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 71,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 71,045 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 66,869 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 66,861 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 63,129 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 60,993 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 57,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 57,061 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 56,513 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 54,955 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 54,225 miles

Offside Front chassis corrosion

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak and water leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 51,434 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml on

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

Fail 4 Nov 2014 51,434 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml on

engine has an oil leak

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2013 45,695 miles

eml on

steering rack has small leak

Fail 1 Nov 2013 45,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

eml on

steering rack has small leak

Pass 3 May 2012 33,597 miles

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

Fail 3 May 2012 33,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

Pass 3 May 2011 29,063 miles

cuts in o/s/f tyre sidewall and worn on inner tread

front wiper blades split

Pass 19 Apr 2010 25,715 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres side wall damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2009 18,236 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 16,533 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 16,533 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 13,995 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 13,752 miles

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

uneven front tyre wear. †offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 14 Sep 2006 13,752 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

uneven wear on front tyres

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 WUD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WUD, 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 WUD registered?

AY53 WUD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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