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EX53 AXB

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,923 mi
Last recorded77,923 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 AXB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 77,923 miles

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

Offside outer sill corroding

Fail 20 Mar 2018 77,923 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside outer sill corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2017 72,508 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 72,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch / sill end area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 59,201 miles

Coolant level low

Offside rear light lens damaged but light output not affected

Spare tyre defective

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 59,201 miles

Coolant level low

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear light lens damaged but light output not affected

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 46,708 miles

both front top leg mountings worn

front brake discs corroded

front tyres low on inner edgers

o/s washer jet poor

Pass 6 Mar 2014 43,314 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 43,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 39,880 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 37,482 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre splitting on side wall

Pass 2 Mar 2011 35,171 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 27 Jan 2010 32,304 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to split

Pass 27 Jan 2009 28,321 miles

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

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)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres splitting and cracking on sidewalls

Pass 28 Jan 2008 24,130 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 24,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 18,851 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 AXB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AXB, 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 EX53 AXB registered?

EX53 AXB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is EX53 AXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 AXB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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