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AP53 LWY

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,924 mi
Last recorded71,924 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 LWY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 71,924 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2017 67,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre is wearing uneven on inner edge ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 60,463 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 60,463 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 58,508 miles

both front wheels slightly mishapened

Fail 26 Oct 2015 58,506 miles

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

both front wheels slightly mishapened

Pass 8 Oct 2014 56,780 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 55,892 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 55,352 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 54,655 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 53,423 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 51,891 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 48,835 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 44,137 miles

N/s/f tyre has slight damage to sidewall but not showing cords

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 44,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

N/s/f tyre has slight damage to sidewall but not showing cords

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 31,092 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 LWY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LWY, 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 LWY registered?

AP53 LWY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AP53 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 LWY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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