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AP03 HDZ

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,756 mi
Last recorded66,756 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 HDZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 66,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Small chip in windscreen , offside front

Pass 25 Jun 2025 65,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 63,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

small chip offside front windscreen

Pass 7 Jul 2023 60,246 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 57,529 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 57,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 54,713 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 54,330 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 50,786 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 46,733 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 41,808 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside edges both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 37,645 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 33,536 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 33,536 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 28,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 26,140 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 23,119 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 20,108 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 16,974 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 13,942 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 11,518 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 11,518 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 9,585 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 7,801 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 HDZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP03 HDZ registered?

AP03 HDZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is AP03 HDZ safe to buy?

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