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AP03 MVX

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,972 mi
Last recorded115,972 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2018 115,972 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 110,186 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 109,156 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 104,200 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 102,490 miles

Advise both front top suspension mounts have play in them

Advise o/s/r chassis corroded but not holed

Advise outer sills corroded but not holed

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 97,531 miles

n/s rear tyre getting low

o/s rear chassis corroding

o/s sill getting weak

slight play in front suspension leg top mounts

Fail 4 Sep 2013 97,531 miles

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

n/s rear tyre getting low

o/s rear chassis corroding

o/s sill getting weak

slight play in front suspension leg top mounts

Pass 21 Aug 2012 89,541 miles

n/s front tyre getting low and bald on outer edge

o/s rear chassis starting to corrode

o/s rear tyre bald on inner edge

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 23 Aug 2011 77,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 65,759 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 53,422 miles

rear tyres 2-3mm approx

Pass 1 Aug 2008 38,236 miles

front suspension arm bushes starting to split

Pass 30 Aug 2007 31,365 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 31,020 miles

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

front discs and pads getting low

n/s front suspension arm bush starting to split

Pass 15 Aug 2006 21,617 miles

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

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)

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 MVX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MVX, 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 MVX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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