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AP52 JVC

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,804 mi
Last recorded65,804 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 65,804 miles

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

general corrision to under side of car

general corrosion to outer sills

Pass 30 Jan 2016 63,227 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 63,227 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 58,764 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 53,055 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion too; floors, chassis, suspension, etc

exhaust deteriorating

many old repairs to underside of vehicle

nearside rear tyre on the minimum legal limit (1.6mm)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2013 47,969 miles

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

both n/s tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres cracked and perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s outer sill corroded

signs of corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Fail 24 Jan 2013 47,962 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

both n/s tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres cracked and perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s outer sill corroded

signs of corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 10 Jan 2012 42,102 miles

N/S/R Tyre is Perishing

O/S/R Tyre is Perishing

Offside Outer Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 42,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

N/S/R Tyre is Perishing

O/S/R Tyre is Perishing

Offside Outer Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 37,679 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 21 Jan 2011 37,675 miles

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Jan 2010 33,650 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 33,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads wearing very thin

Pass 28 Jan 2009 28,193 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 22,451 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 18,456 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 JVC 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 JVC, 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 JVC registered?

AP52 JVC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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