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AP53 HOA

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,471 mi
Last recorded48,471 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 HOA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 48,471 miles

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

all tyres cracked and perished

corrosion on underside in places

exhaust corroded and slight blow from front area

nail in o/side front tyre

o/side rear brake pipe corroding

play in o/side front top strut mount

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2014 48,452 miles

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

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

all tyres cracked and perished

corrosion on underside in places

exhaust corroded and slight blow from front area

nail in o/side front tyre

o/side rear brake pipe corroding

play in o/side front top strut mount

Pass 7 Aug 2013 47,251 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 47,232 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

o/s headlight image deteriorating

o/s/r tyre low on tread and perishing

Pass 31 Jul 2012 46,524 miles

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

play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 31 Jul 2012 46,524 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 9 Dec 2010 42,620 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 38,567 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 34,213 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 34,212 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 29,971 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

surface rust at bonnet underside

surface rust at bulkhead

surface rust at n/s sill

surface rust at n/s/r 1/4 panel

Pass 4 Dec 2006 22,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2006 22,120 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 HOA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 HOA, 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 HOA registered?

AP53 HOA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is AP53 HOA safe to buy?

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