MOT Status
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49,614 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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front suspension arm compliance bushes deteriorating
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lense deterioating
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Corrosion becoming present around underside of vehicle & on suspension components
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Corrosion becoming present around underside of vehicle and on suspension components
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lenses deterioating
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion becoming present underside
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
corrosion becoming present underside
corrosion becoming present underside
nearside front tyre perishing
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyres perishing slightly
Headlamp lenses deterioating
Some corrosion becoming present around vehicle
Corrosion becoming present around vehicle
Headlamp lenses deterioating
O/S Headlamp beam image could be improved
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Suspect possible intermitant fault with centre switches
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Corrosion becoming present around vehicle
Headlamp lenses deterioating
O/S Headlamp beam image could be improved
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Corrosion becoming present around vehicle
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Corrosion becoming present around vehicle
corrosion becoming present underside
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front tyre getting low on inner edge
Nearside Front wiper blade split
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front getting low on inner edge
Offside Front wiper blade split
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
tyres perished
nearside rear tyre perished and splitting
offside front tyre perished and splitting
offside rear tyre perished and splitting
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
O/S Front tyre wearing on inner edge & also perishing slightly
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
O/S Front tyre wearing on inner edge & also perishing slightly
both front tyres starting to perish.
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
rear wiper blade torn
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EK53 AXU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 EK53 AXU, 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 EK53 AXU registered?
EK53 AXU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2003.
Is EK53 AXU safe to buy?
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