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AP03 MVT

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,577 mi
Last recorded51,577 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2018 51,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheelarch, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/sill to floor, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill, (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting has corroded and detached!, (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, inner wings, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear edge of boot floor very corroded and has separated from rest of body but just outside of prescribed areas at present.

Pass 3 Jul 2017 45,366 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/sill to floor, (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 45,366 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corner, (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/sill to floor, (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 40,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joints weak and deteriorated (7.1.2)

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 13 Jul 2016 40,601 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joints weak and deteriorated (7.1.2)

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2015 39,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 38,288 miles

nearside rear tyre inner tread low

Fail 19 Jun 2014 38,261 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2013 34,459 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 32,086 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 32,018 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 29,616 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 26,420 miles

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

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

surface corrosion both outer sills

Pass 25 Jun 2009 23,331 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 19,744 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 15,789 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 12,137 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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 MVT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MVT, 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 MVT registered?

AP03 MVT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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