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AP53 HPF

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,469 mi
Last recorded105,469 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 105,469 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 105,469 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 103,756 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 97,852 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 97,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 93,010 miles

Oil leak

offside sill becoming fragile in unprescribed areas

Fail 4 Mar 2014 93,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

offside sill becoming fragile in unprescribed areas

Pass 5 Sep 2012 85,016 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 85,005 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 82,170 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 82,155 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 78,090 miles

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

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

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

both rear disc s slightly pitted

Pass 16 Aug 2010 78,090 miles

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

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

both rear disc s slightly pitted

Pass 29 Oct 2009 72,356 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 72,356 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2008 54,046 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 43,187 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 43,187 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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 HPF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HPF, 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 HPF registered?

AP53 HPF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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