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EX53 AOC

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,050 mi
Last recorded111,050 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 AOC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 111,050 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front floor area corroded

oil leak

rear chassis rail corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2015 111,049 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering nearside front outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering offside front, centre and rear outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front floor area corroded

oil leak

rear chassis rail corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2015 111,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded and rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 104,064 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 92,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear inner sills corroded

nearside and offside front floor area slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2012 85,713 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f floor area corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2011 79,235 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 74,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2009 63,382 miles

advise clutch feed pipe damp

advise n/s/f tyre on 2-3mm on inner edge

advise o/s/f flexi brake hose getting perished

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

aedvise screen chipped zone b not excessive

strong advise power steering pump damp

Fail 4 Dec 2009 63,322 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

advise clutch feed pipe damp

advise n/s/f tyre on 2-3mm on inner edge

advise o/s/f flexi brake hose getting perished

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

aedvise screen chipped zone b not excessive

strong advise play in n/s/f steering rack end

strong advise power steering pump damp

Pass 8 Dec 2008 50,114 miles

Damp around PAS rack

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)

Slight play N/S/F steering rack end

Slight play both front strut tops

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 35,899 miles

advise clutch resevoir filler pipe leaking near servo

strong advise n/s steering rack leaking into gator

Fail 3 Dec 2007 35,899 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise clutch resevoir filler pipe leaking near servo

strong advise n/s steering rack leaking into gator

Pass 8 Dec 2006 29,361 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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EX53 AOC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EX53 AOC, 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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EX53 AOC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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