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AP53 HOJ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,256 mi
Last recorded64,256 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 64,256 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 64,256 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 60,756 miles

Nearside & Offside Front wiper Blades Split

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

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

Play in Nearside Steering Rack Inner Joint

Slight Corrosion to Offside Outer sill but not holed

Pass 3 Dec 2013 56,945 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 54,040 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 54,039 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 54,036 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 50,762 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 50,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 47,079 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 47,071 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 42,787 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 36,990 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 31,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 7 Dec 2007 31,898 miles

play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 30 Nov 2006 25,822 miles

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

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

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 HOJ 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 62.5%.

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 HOJ, 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 HOJ registered?

AP53 HOJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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