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AP03 FVS

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

86,650 mi
Last recorded86,650 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 FVS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2019 86,650 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake flexis perished

General corrosion

Oil leak

Play in front top suspension mounts

Road springs corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2018 83,344 miles

Front brake flexis cracked

General corrosion

Nearside front lower suspension arm bush starting to split

Offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Play in front top suspension mounts

Fail 11 Jun 2018 83,280 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front brake flexis cracked

General corrosion

Nearside front lower suspension arm bush starting to split

Offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Play in front top suspension mounts

Pass 14 Jun 2017 79,915 miles

Front suspension bushes starting to split

General corrosion

Offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Play in front top suspension mounts

Fail 8 Jun 2017 79,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Front suspension bushes starting to split

General corrosion

Offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Play in front top suspension mounts

Pass 10 Jun 2016 76,239 miles

Floor starting to corrode

Front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Play in front top suspension mounts

Pass 30 Jun 2015 72,497 miles

offside front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

play in front top suspension mounts

Fail 17 Jun 2015 72,401 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

play in front top suspension mounts

Pass 19 Jun 2014 68,390 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

floor/chassis starting to corrode

outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 13 Jun 2014 68,317 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

floor/chassis starting to corrode

outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jun 2013 64,222 miles

front floor starting to corrode

Fail 21 Jun 2013 64,152 miles

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

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

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

front floor starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jun 2012 60,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front floor starting to corrode

rear tyres cracked and small splits in tread

Fail 20 Jun 2012 60,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front floor starting to corrode

rear tyres cracked and small splits in tread

Pass 15 Jun 2011 55,573 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 50,823 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 50,798 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 46,179 miles

slight play in top mounts

Pass 23 Jun 2008 41,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play nearside front top suspension mount

Fail 23 Jun 2008 41,418 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

slight play nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 18 Jun 2007 35,713 miles

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 3 Jul 2006 29,255 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 FVS is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue 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 AP03 FVS, 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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AP03 FVS is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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