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AP52 GJU

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

78,233 mi
Last recorded78,233 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2017 78,233 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop-link. small hole in rubber. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Battery light on dash on at time of test.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four corners-flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Corrosion around fuel filler flap.

Front Both side top mounts starting to seize.

Offside Front Wing corroded off at bottom.

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From N/S to O/S. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 77,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 77,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 74,996 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 74,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 73,329 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 73,322 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 71,363 miles

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

both outer sills starting to corrode

offside front tyre low on tread on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 May 2012 65,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2011 59,459 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 10 May 2011 59,459 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 May 2010 56,176 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)

Pass 14 May 2009 51,908 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 May 2009 51,897 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 44,855 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 36,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 36,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 25,758 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 25,758 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 GJU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GJU, 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 GJU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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