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AP52 LLX

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

53,562 mi
Last recorded53,562 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 LLX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 53,562 miles

general corrosion under body

n/s/f and o/s/f top shock mounts have play

o/s/r chassis by axle mount rusty

o/s/r front to rear brake pipe rusty

slight exhaust leak

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2017 53,562 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/r outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/f outer sill (6.1.B.2)

general corrosion under body

n/s/f and o/s/f top shock mounts have play

o/s/r chassis by axle mount rusty

o/s/r front to rear brake pipe rusty

slight exhaust leak

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2016 47,281 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 47,276 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 38,971 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 38,966 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 35,588 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 33,148 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 33,148 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 30,005 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 28,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 26,408 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 23,850 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 23,850 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 21,147 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 21,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Feb 2007 18,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 18,254 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 14,215 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 LLX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LLX, 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 LLX registered?

AP52 LLX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 February 2003.

Is AP52 LLX safe to buy?

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