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AP53 FFX

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

56,732 mi
Last recorded56,732 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 56,732 miles

Battery lamp ON!

Some rust on underside, may require attention soon?.

Fail 27 Nov 2018 56,732 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated CRACKS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced CENTRE FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery lamp ON!

Engine oil level on MIN!

Front brake discs worn

Some rust on underside, may require attention soon?.

o/s/f brake hose rubbing on bodywork

Pass 17 Nov 2017 52,600 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges (BALD)

Small cracks in o/s/f flexi brake pipe. (pipe very close to inner wheel arch trim, could be rubbing?)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 52,600 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Both front tyres worn on edges (BALD)

Small cracks in o/s/f flexi brake pipe. (pipe very close to inner wheel arch trim, could be rubbing?)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 47,450 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 47,450 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by trailing arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 43,938 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 43,938 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 39,422 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 39,422 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 34,300 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 34,300 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP BECOMING CORRODED.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 30,679 miles

O/S/R CHASSIS BECOMING CORRODED NEAR SUSPENSION MOUNT.

Fail 28 Nov 2012 30,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

O/S/R CHASSIS BECOMING CORRODED NEAR SUSPENSION MOUNT.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 26,887 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 23,011 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST JOINT SLIGHT BLOW.

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 20,715 miles

both rear and o/s/f tyre starting to crack on side walls

Pass 5 Dec 2008 16,951 miles

advise osr, nsr and osf tyres started to perish

Pass 5 Dec 2007 13,341 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 13,341 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 10,855 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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AP53 FFX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AP53 FFX, 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 FFX registered?

AP53 FFX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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