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AP53 LWH

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,576 mi
Last recorded52,576 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 LWH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 52,576 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 52,575 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 51,775 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 46,844 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

slight pitting front discs

Pass 26 Nov 2010 42,079 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 37,730 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 33,183 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 33,182 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 27,313 miles

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

Off Side Rear tyre, tread wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 20 Dec 2007 27,313 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Off Side Rear tyre, tread wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2006 19,315 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 LWH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWH, 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 LWH registered?

AP53 LWH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is AP53 LWH safe to buy?

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