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AP03 FUU

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,215 mi
Last recorded77,215 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 FUU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 77,215 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (195/45 r16 84w) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (195/45 r16 84w) (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from engine ()

Oil leak from gear box ()

both rear axle bushes perished with slight movement

both rear tyres perished and cracked on inner side wall

power steering pump damp

Fail 6 Apr 2018 77,215 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (195/45 r16 84w) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (195/45 r16 84w) (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from engine ()

Oil leak from gear box ()

both rear axle bushes perished with slight movement

both rear tyres perished and cracked on inner side wall

power steering pump damp

Pass 20 Apr 2017 72,679 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 72,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 68,728 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 68,728 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 67,041 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 67,041 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 May 2014 63,738 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 57,581 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 50,528 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 36,939 miles

both front discs corroded

offside rear tyre out of shape on inner tread

Pass 18 Oct 2010 37,558 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 31,096 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 22,434 miles

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

nsr & osr tyres inner edges starting to deform

Fail 28 Apr 2008 22,434 miles

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

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

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

nsr & osr tyres inner edges starting to deform

Pass 3 May 2007 16,656 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 7,515 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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AP03 FUU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AP03 FUU, 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 AP03 FUU registered?

AP03 FUU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 June 2003.

Is AP03 FUU safe to buy?

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