MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,113 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear brake hoses ferrules corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate deteriorated
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear brake hoses ferrules corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate deteriorated
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion started ns sill panel
nearside front top mount worn
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
corrosion started ns sill panel
nearside front top mount worn
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
front number plate deteriorated
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
offside front suspension arm bush worn / noisy
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EX53 AZU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 AZU, 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 AZU registered?
EX53 AZU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2003.
Is EX53 AZU safe to buy?
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