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AY53 WVA

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,381 mi
Last recorded66,381 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 66,381 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 63,912 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Lower Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 60,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing noisy when rotated.

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

spare tyre flat

Fail 16 Sep 2017 60,312 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill in wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

spare tyre flat

Pass 17 Sep 2016 52,027 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner and outer sills for continuous length (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 52,026 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner and outer sills for continuous length (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 45,752 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 45,752 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2014 39,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Sep 2014 39,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Sep 2013 30,734 miles

Both rear tyres cracked on side walls

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 25,646 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 24,149 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 21,174 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 18,039 miles

o/s/f tyre has slight inner and outer edge wear

Fail 4 Sep 2009 18,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre has slight inner and outer edge wear

Pass 5 Sep 2008 14,838 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 11,909 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 8,940 miles

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

drawing pin in offside rear tyre

nearside front and both rear tyres cracked

slight play in nearside front suspension top mount

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 WVA 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 73.7%.

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 WVA, 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 WVA registered?

AY53 WVA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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