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AP52 EVF

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

74,353 mi
Last recorded74,353 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2016 74,353 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rear end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/chassis in front of n/s rear flexible brake hose (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel; arch in front of nearside rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch in front of offside rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor at centre (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front of chassis power steering pipes cable tied up

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear main bushes (2.4.G.2)

vehicle corroding in various places underside

Pass 27 Aug 2015 69,991 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 69,991 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 65,840 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 65,840 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

might need tracking reset

Pass 29 Aug 2013 62,332 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 62,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 62,248 miles

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Body very rusty around the fuel filler flap

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

More than normal service brake pedal travel

Nearside front chassis rail very rusty

Nearside front lower suspension arm mounting bushes perished

Nearside front tyre worn unevenly

Nearside outer sill badly rusted

Offside front chassis rail showing signs of corrosion

Rear axle mounting bushes perished and worn

Slight oil leakage from the steering rack pinion housing

Pass 8 Dec 2011 58,253 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 58,253 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2010 46,269 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 38,637 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 38,637 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 30,528 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 22,525 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 17,448 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 13,579 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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AP52 EVF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EVF, 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 AP52 EVF registered?

AP52 EVF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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