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AP52 LLZ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

66,618 mi
Last recorded66,618 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 66,618 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, front floor corners, (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing, (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front bumper insecure and taped up,

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle locating bush, (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror glass broken,

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, outer sills, (5.2.6)

windscreen has wiper damage but not excessive.

Fail 7 Apr 2017 66,616 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mounting detached, (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall, (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor, (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, front floor corners, (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing, (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front bumper insecure and taped up,

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle locating bush, (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror glass broken,

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, outer sills, (5.2.6)

windscreen has wiper damage but not excessive.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 55,005 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 49,956 miles

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)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 49,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 48,762 miles

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)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 48,761 miles

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

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 21 Mar 2013 47,403 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 47,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 46,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 43,289 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 39,858 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 39,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body corroded around fuel filler

Pass 2 Apr 2009 35,880 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

left wiper blade splitting at end but clears screen ok for test.

Fail 2 Apr 2009 35,880 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

left wiper blade splitting at end but clears screen ok for test.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 31,762 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 31,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 26,479 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 20,930 miles

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

chip to screen

Pass 28 Feb 2006 20,593 miles

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

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 LLZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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