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AP53 HNV

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,451 mi
Last recorded64,451 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 HNV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 May 2013 64,451 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 May 2013 64,451 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 May 2012 56,254 miles

slight leak from rack

Fail 18 May 2012 56,253 miles

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight leak from rack

Pass 18 May 2012 56,253 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 47,951 miles

front to rear brake pipes have surface rust// both rear axle bushes perished

Fail 16 May 2011 47,879 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front to rear brake pipes have surface rust// both rear axle bushes perished

Pass 25 May 2010 39,759 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 39,759 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 31,345 miles

n/s/f wishbone inner bushes slightly perished

Fail 13 May 2009 31,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

n/s/f wishbone inner bushes slightly perished

Pass 16 May 2008 23,229 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 14,744 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 6,735 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 HNV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HNV, 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 HNV registered?

AP53 HNV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is AP53 HNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 HNV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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