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AP03 HNW

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,889 mi
Last recorded105,889 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2021 105,889 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed around seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant leak above gearbox ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose lower section of wing corroded but not likely to move (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside outer sill has large a spread of surface corrosion.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box end cap area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion build up around fuel filler cap not causing and adverse effects

Pass 12 Jul 2019 83,912 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 83,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 58,111 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 52,183 miles

Both rear axle mounting bushes splitting

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 44,566 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 44,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush separating slightly (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 36,221 miles

Nearside front suspension lower arm rear mount bush starting to separate slightly

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 31,073 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 21,403 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 21,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 16,486 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 19,486 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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)

inside of osf disc in poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2011 18,339 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 16,607 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)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 14,868 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 12,492 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 10,043 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 7,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 7,148 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 HNW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HNW, 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 HNW registered?

AP03 HNW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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