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AP52 LJA

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,915 mi
Last recorded83,915 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2021 83,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 70,505 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 70,505 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 67,427 miles

both front srutt mountings have slight play.

Pass 15 Jun 2017 64,391 miles

Rear tyre walls perrished

Pass 29 Jun 2016 59,300 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Offside Front tyre slight cracking in sidewall

Pass 6 Jul 2015 52,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 48,715 miles

N/S rear shock absorber leaking

Rear bushes of both front lower suspension arms starting to separate

Pass 9 May 2013 45,310 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

all four tyres getting low on tread

Pass 18 May 2012 39,758 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front lower arm bushes worn

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs worn in poor condition

play in both front top shock mounts

Pass 25 May 2011 34,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear tyres perished

very slight surface corrosion on nearside outer body sill

Pass 28 Aug 2010 36,301 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear spring slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2009 18,955 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside front wiper blade rubber split

Fail 27 Aug 2009 18,919 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside front wiper blade rubber split

Pass 4 Jul 2008 11,552 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 9,132 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 6,647 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 LJA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LJA, 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 LJA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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