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AP52 HWG

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,607 mi
Last recorded5,607 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 5,607 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 98,298 miles

Coolant leak Thermostat Area ()

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear Bush Of The Wishbone (2.5.A.1c)

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 98,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Top Mount Bush Worn (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Top Mount Bush Worn (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer Sill Area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake Pipe Located In Plastic Clip On Inner Sill Area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe Connected To The Brake Wheel Cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill Area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear 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)

Coolant leak Thermostat Area ()

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear Bush Of The Wishbone (2.5.A.1c)

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 92,483 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

handbrake needs attention soon

headlights deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2015 86,744 miles

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

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)

outer sills rusted

Fail 14 Apr 2015 86,670 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

outer sills rusted

Pass 14 Apr 2014 82,259 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 73,514 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 73,496 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 68,480 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 55,809 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 48,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nsf tyre just starting to crack

Pass 13 Feb 2008 41,775 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 31,921 miles

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

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

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

front pads getting low

spare tyre flat

Pass 14 Feb 2006 21,256 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 HWG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HWG, 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 HWG registered?

AP52 HWG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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