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AP52 EWM

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,730 mi
Last recorded104,730 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2014 104,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 97,398 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 91,475 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 91,467 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 89,852 miles

BAD OIL LEAK,FROM ROCKER TOP COVER GASET/SEAL

BOTH SIDES FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH SLIGHTLY

BOTH SIDES FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS, REAR BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

BOTH SIDES REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES BECOMING CORRODED UNDER ARCHES

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

Pass 4 May 2011 89,852 miles

BAD OIL LEAK,FROM ROCKER TOP COVER GASET/SEAL

BOTH SIDES FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH SLIGHTLY

BOTH SIDES FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS, REAR BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

BOTH SIDES REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES BECOMING CORRODED UNDER ARCHES

Pass 30 Apr 2010 81,919 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 2 May 2009 73,819 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 69,976 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 68,195 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 61,366 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 53,417 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 EWM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP52 EWM, 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 EWM registered?

AP52 EWM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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