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EX53 AXP

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

67,634 mi
Last recorded67,634 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 67,634 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside front and offside front floor next to subfame corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

advisory both front macpherson strut top mounting worn knocking recommend

advisory both rear axle beam bush worn movement under load

advisory brake fluid dirty recommend

Fail 22 Sep 2018 67,164 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside rear inner sill wheel arch 30cm from suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside rear inner sill wheel arch 30cm from suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle beam bushs worn a lot of movement recommend (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly damaged nearside front been rubbing on road wheel recommend (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

advisory both front top mounting excess movement knocking recommend soon

Pass 11 Oct 2017 63,847 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 63,809 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded corroded and holed within 30cm of seat belt mounting point on outer sill. (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Trailing arm front mounting point. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on both edges. 2.70mm tread depth. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Steel pipe to rear hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 59,388 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 55,468 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 55,468 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 52,201 miles

advise o/s/f tyre wearing to inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2014 52,201 miles

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

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

advise o/s/f tyre wearing to inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2014 52,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2013 48,150 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 48,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 45,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2012 45,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2011 42,188 miles

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

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

spare wheel is missing .

Fail 31 Oct 2011 42,188 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

spare wheel is missing .

Pass 1 Nov 2010 38,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 34,698 miles

nsr tyre split on inner wall but not showing cord

Fail 16 Oct 2009 34,515 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nsr tyre split on inner wall but not showing cord

Pass 17 Oct 2008 30,003 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 26,082 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 22,573 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

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 AXP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AXP, 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 AXP registered?

EX53 AXP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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