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AP53 EJC

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,430 mi
Last recorded97,430 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 EJC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 97,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

play in both front top mounts

Pass 21 Nov 2015 93,605 miles

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 90,719 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 89,366 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 70,257 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 53,303 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear tyres starting to split

Pass 13 Nov 2010 40,839 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres splitting on side walls

Pass 5 Nov 2009 33,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil on power steering rack, but no leak found

Fail 5 Nov 2009 33,384 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil on power steering rack, but no leak found

Pass 13 Nov 2008 27,977 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 22,321 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 15,870 miles

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

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

o/s front wishbone rear bush bonding deteriorated, but no excessive movement.

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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AP53 EJC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AP53 EJC, 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 AP53 EJC registered?

AP53 EJC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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