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AP03 NTE

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

44,255 mi
Last recorded44,255 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 NTE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 44,255 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 43,650 miles

axle bushes perished

both front chassie members weak

both front tyres 3mm

o/s wishbone bush split

o/s/r inner wing weak

o/s/r tyre 3mm

play in both front top suspension mounts

rear floor weak

Pass 9 Jun 2016 41,176 miles

Offside Front Inner drive shaft seal leak

Offside Rear brake wheel cylinder bleed nipple broken off

Offside Rear fender corroded

Offside sill corroded and thin

Rear axle bushes starting to split/perish

dots visible on front wiper blades

exhaust metal hangers corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f floor pans corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

parking brake performance low

rust visible on areas of pitted brake pipes

visible rust around fuel neck flap

visible rust on areas of vehicle underside

Fail 9 Jun 2016 41,176 miles

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

Offside Front Inner drive shaft seal leak

Offside Rear brake wheel cylinder bleed nipple broken off

Offside Rear fender corroded

Offside sill corroded and thin

Rear axle bushes starting to split/perish

dots visible on front wiper blades

exhaust metal hangers corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f floor pans corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

parking brake performance low

rust visible on areas of pitted brake pipes

visible rust around fuel neck flap

visible rust on areas of vehicle underside

Pass 8 Jun 2015 38,795 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 37,180 miles

axle bushes perished

both front chassie members corroded

both front floor pans corroded

discs and pads worn

o\s\f outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2013 34,941 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)

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

both rear brake readings low

Pass 16 Jun 2012 32,428 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 30,866 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 30,866 miles

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

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

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

wipers split

Pass 19 Jun 2010 27,882 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 23,552 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 19,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jun 2007 16,470 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

movement at n/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 21 Jun 2006 13,033 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NTE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NTE, 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 NTE registered?

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

Is AP03 NTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 NTE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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