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AP53 GXT

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,828 mi
Last recorded42,828 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 GXT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 42,828 miles

both sides front brake pipes slight corrosion

both sides rear sub frame bushes worn

both sides top suspension mounts have play lift

chip in windscreen

nsr valve perished

oil leak

osf brake hose perished

osr brake pipe slight corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2017 42,828 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

both sides front brake pipes slight corrosion

both sides rear sub frame bushes worn

both sides top suspension mounts have play lift

chip in windscreen

nsr valve perished

oil leak

osr brake pipe slight corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2017 42,499 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 39,055 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

oil leak

osr brake pipe corroded

both front brake pipes corroded

both front lower suspension arm bushes perished

both front top suspension mounts have lift

Fail 1 Jul 2016 39,054 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR sill/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both front brake pipes corroded

both front lower suspension arm bushes perished

both front top suspension mounts have lift

front brake discs corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

oil leak

osr brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 37,071 miles

both front brake discs inner faces corroded

both front tyres fouling on arch/chassis on locks

both outer sills corroded front to rear

osf brake flexi hose perished and cracking

play and lift in both front top suspension leg mounts

Fail 25 Jun 2015 37,063 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front brake discs inner faces corroded

both front tyres fouling on arch/chassis on locks

both front tyres perished and split

both outer sills corroded front to rear

osf brake flexi hose perished and cracking

play and lift in both front top suspension leg mounts

Pass 26 Jun 2014 34,471 miles

both front tyres cut and split in tread

both outer sills corroded

lift/play in both front top suspension leg mounts

osf brake flexible hose perished and split

osr brake pipe corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2014 34,471 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front tyres cut and split in tread

both outer sills corroded

lift/play in both front top suspension leg mounts

osf brake flexible hose perished and split

osr brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 32,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 30,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Mar 2011 24,666 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)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 19,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 15,314 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 10,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four tyres starting to perish.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 10,463 miles

all four tyres starting to perish.

Pass 26 Nov 2007 10,388 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 9,669 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 GXT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GXT, 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 GXT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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