MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,491 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has slight corrosion Underside of vehicle has corroded areas (6.1.B.2)
Bonnet stay missing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion NSF inner Sill corroded but not within 30cm of steering, suspension or seat belt mounts (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has cracks in sidewalls (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on sidewalls
Offside Rear Tyre cracking on sidewalls
Oil leak ()
Body has slight corrosion Underside of vehicle has corroded areas (6.1.B.2)
Bonnet stay missing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion NSF inner Sill corroded but not within 30cm of steering, suspension or seat belt mounts (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has cracks in sidewalls (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on sidewalls
Offside Rear Tyre cracking on sidewalls
Oil leak ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Body has slight corrosion Underside of vehicle has corrosion in various places (6.1.B.2)
Bonnet stay missing
Engine has a misfire
Engine management light on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has cracks in sidewalls (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion NS inner sill corroded but not within 30cm of Steering, suspension or seatbelt mounts (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on sidewall
Offside Rear Tyre cracking on sidewalls
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Both front tyres wearing raised edges
Both rear tyres worn right to tread depth indicators
Nearside front wheel damaged, not affecting bead seal
Rear axle main bushes deteriorated, no excessive movement found
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside sill (5.2.6)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Nearside (2.5.C.1a)
Headlamp aim too low Offside (1.8)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside (1.7.5a)
Both front tyres wearing raised edges
Both rear tyres worn right to tread depth indicators
Nearside front wheel damaged, not affecting bead seal
Rear axle main bushes deteriorated, no excessive movement found
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside sill (5.2.6)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
corroded around fuel filler neck
engine light on
exhaust deteriorated
n/s wiper split at end
n/s/f chassis corroded
o/s/f floor corroded
rear chassis and floor corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
engine light on
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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AP53 KBE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 KBE, 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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AP53 KBE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 December 2003.
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