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AP52 LFV

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,400 mi
Last recorded48,400 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 LFV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 48,400 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 11 Feb 2015 44,023 miles

As per failure.

Fail 9 Feb 2015 44,005 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 38,267 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 38,231 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges.

Pass 2 Feb 2013 33,938 miles

Both front metal brake pipes degrading

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm on the inner shoulders

Lift in both front suspension leg top mounts

Nearside front tyre aged (9yrs)

Offside front lower suspension arm mounting bushes perished

Offside outer sill rusted

Spare wheel rim badly damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2012 31,698 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 29,556 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 27,639 miles

Both front tyres perished and aged

Both outer sills lightly rusted

Exhaust system rusted

Front windscreen lightly damaged within swept area

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link rod lower joint

Spare wheel rim badly distorted

Pass 26 Feb 2009 25,790 miles

Both front tyres perished and aged

Both rear axle to floor pan mounting bushes perished

Slight damage to front windscreen

Spare tyre wheel rim badly damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2008 22,274 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 17,728 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 13,537 miles

front wiper blades split

o/s washer jet partly blocked

rear wiper blade split

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 LFV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP52 LFV registered?

AP52 LFV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 February 2003.

Is AP52 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP52 LFV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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