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AP52 EWN

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

20,289 mi
Last recorded20,289 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2016 20,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 16,143 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 16,120 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside outer sill 3x holes (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 15,734 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 15,724 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 15,291 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 14,709 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 14,159 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 14,152 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 134,459 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)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 13,445 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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 21 Dec 2009 12,520 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 11,157 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 10,056 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 8,473 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 6,540 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 EWN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 EWN, 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 EWN registered?

AP52 EWN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is AP52 EWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP52 EWN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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