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AP52 CVC

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,565 mi
Last recorded85,565 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 CVC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 85,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 85,565 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 83,551 miles

nearside rear inner sill corroded

front floors corroded

nearside front suspension knock

exhaust corroded

offside and nearside chassis / inner wings corroded

offside and nearside front wishbone bushes are worn

oil leak

play in nearside inner steering joint

Fail 14 Apr 2016 83,518 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust corroded

front floors corroded

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside and nearside front chassis / inner wings corroded

offside and nearside front wishbone bushes are worn

oil leaks

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 5 May 2015 82,081 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 82,081 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 80,841 miles

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

nearside front floor pan slightly corroded

off side rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2013 79,581 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 73,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

underside of vehicle corroded in places

water leak on engine

Fail 13 Feb 2012 73,290 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

underside of vehicle corroded in places

water leak on engine

Pass 21 Feb 2011 66,731 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 66,721 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 57,491 miles

Both outer body sills corroded.

N/S/R tyre perished.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 57,485 miles

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

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

Both outer body sills corroded.

Brake pedal travel low.

N/S/R tyre perished.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 47,945 miles

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

both sills corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2009 47,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

both sills corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2008 39,973 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 32,179 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 25,981 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 25,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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AP52 CVC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AP52 CVC, 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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AP52 CVC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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