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AP53 EKM

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,018 mi
Last recorded71,018 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 71,018 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 65,067 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust joint starting to leak

Pass 12 Dec 2016 62,457 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front floor corroding

Moisture in offside headlight

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear tyres low on pressure

Pass 7 Dec 2015 60,032 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 50,589 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 50,589 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 46,585 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 45,115 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

noise from clutch area

Fail 20 Nov 2012 45,115 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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)

Oil leak

noise from clutch area

Fail 18 Nov 2011 41,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

only one jet working n/s

rust blisters on both sills

Pass 18 Nov 2011 41,720 miles

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

Oil leak

only one jet working n/s

rust blisters on both sills

Pass 19 Nov 2010 37,998 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 33,384 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 33,383 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 28,905 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 23,255 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 17,821 miles

discs and pads 80% worn

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 EKM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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