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AD52 YJP

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

10,185 mi
Last recorded10,185 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 YJP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 10,185 miles

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2017 9,398 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 9,398 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 7,098 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 6,704 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and sill to floor (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor o/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 95,580 miles

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

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

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

floor pan at front both sides starting to corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2015 95,561 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

floor pan at front both sides starting to corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 91,966 miles

exhaust front pipe slight weap of exhaust gases

inner sills and floor pans showing signs corrosion

previous repairs to sills

Fail 5 Nov 2014 91,966 miles

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

exhaust front pipe slight weap of exhaust gases

inner sills and floor pans showing signs corrosion

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit and wearing heavily outer edge

previous repairs to sills

Pass 31 Oct 2013 89,047 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 89,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 88,816 miles

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 88,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 88,291 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 1 Oct 2011 88,285 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2010 87,482 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 9 Oct 2009 86,097 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear axle bushes perishing

Pass 7 Oct 2008 81,233 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 81,233 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 75,330 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 73,839 miles

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Pass 4 Feb 2006 66,209 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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AD52 YJP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AD52 YJP, 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 AD52 YJP registered?

AD52 YJP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 February 2003.

Is AD52 YJP safe to buy?

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