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AP53 GYA

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

105,727 mi
Last recorded105,727 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2016 105,727 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front floor both sides (2.4.A.3)

Accident damage to off side front wing

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 102,284 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 102,284 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 97,899 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 97,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 94,325 miles

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)

both inner and outer sills are corroded

o/s/f lower suspension arm, ball joint has play close to the limit

the o/s/r suspension prescribed area heavily corroded, chassis area

Pass 12 Jan 2012 85,452 miles

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

engine and gearbox have oil leaks

offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Fail 12 Jan 2012 85,452 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 7 Feb 2011 78,461 miles

front discs starting to corrode

outer sills starting to corrode

rear chassis starting to corrode

rear exhaust mount in poor condition

Fail 7 Feb 2011 78,450 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear chassis starting to corrode

front discs starting to corrode

outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 12 Feb 2010 68,159 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 68,159 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 55,230 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

air con pipes rusty

Fail 9 Feb 2009 55,230 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

air con pipes rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2007 46,237 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 33,855 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 GYA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GYA, 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 GYA registered?

AP53 GYA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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