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AP03 HNB

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

69,159 mi
Last recorded69,159 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 HNB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 69,159 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills to wheelarches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 69,148 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills to wheelarches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 61,699 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 52,857 miles

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

Nearside rear body corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2016 52,855 miles

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

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

Nearside rear body corroded

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

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 47,734 miles

front anti roll bar D bushes deteriorating

lift in top suspension mounts

n/s/f brake flexi hose perishing

oil leak from back of engine

Fail 15 Jul 2015 47,734 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front anti roll bar D bushes deteriorating

front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

lift in top suspension mounts

n/s/f tyre bald on edges, raised tread

oil leak from back of engine

power steering pipes corroding

Fail 19 Jul 2014 43,632 miles

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

play in steering rack

power steering pipes corroding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake flexi hose's perishing

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

front brake disc's worn thin

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2014 43,632 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake flexi hose's perishing

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

front brake disc's worn thin

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

play in steering rack

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2013 38,597 miles

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

light corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

n/s/f flexi brake hose perishing

n/s/f power steering pipe corroded

play in n/s/f steering rack end

Fail 13 Jul 2013 38,549 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

light corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

n/s/f flexi brake hose perishing

n/s/f power steering pipe corroded

play in n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 17 Jul 2012 30,517 miles

n/s number plate lamp worked and stayed working once tapped

n/s/f flexi starting to perish

n/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Jul 2012 30,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s number plate lamp worked and stayed working once tapped

n/s/f flexi starting to perish

n/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Jul 2011 25,037 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 25,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise nsr tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2010 20,907 miles

advise nsr tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2010 20,907 miles

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

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

advise nsr tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2009 17,019 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 14,159 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 14,159 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 11,784 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 8,966 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 HNB 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 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 HNB, 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 HNB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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