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AP53 EKK

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,196 mi
Last recorded53,196 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 EKK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 53,196 miles

Reversing lamp not working

Fail 24 May 2021 53,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 4 Jun 2020 50,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

No Reverse lights

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 50,334 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

No Reverse lights

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 46,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

different size tyres on front and rear axles but sizes match either side of each axle

Fail 9 May 2019 46,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed beside subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed beside rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill and behind plastic wheel arch cover all rotten and holed within 30 cms of axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing rotten at bottom by sill attachment and loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and very close to legal limit=borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

different size tyres on front and rear axles but sizes match either side of each axle

sills scabby and dry

Pass 21 May 2018 41,731 miles

Body has slight corrosion OUTER AND INNER SILLS CORRODED(BEEN PATCHED BEFORE) UNDERBODY ALSO SLIGHTLY CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

FRONT TYRES DIFFERENT SIZE TO REAR TYRES BUT SIZES MATCH ON EACH AXLE

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 May 2018 41,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired FITTED INCORRECTLY CAUSING FOULING ON WHEEL (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) FOULING WHEEL (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired FITTED INCORRECTLY CAUSING FOULING ON WHEEL (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) FOULING WHEEL (2.2.D.2b)

Body has slight corrosion OUTER AND INNER SILLS CORRODED(BEEN PATCHED BEFORE) UNDERBODY ALSO SLIGHTLY CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

FRONT TYRES DIFFERENT SIZE TO REAR TYRES BUT SIZES MATCH ON EACH AXLE

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 May 2017 37,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 36,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 35,865 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 35,138 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 34,324 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 33,305 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 32,616 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 31,283 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 29,940 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 24,908 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 20,191 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 14,802 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic 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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AP53 EKK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EKK, 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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AP53 EKK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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