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AP53 LXO

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

38,855 mi
Last recorded38,855 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 LXO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 38,855 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Heel panel and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 38,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Heel panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush obviously split and worn. Front bush is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Lower heel panel and upper arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Heel panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Heel panel and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 34,215 miles

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Fail 29 Nov 2019 34,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 30 Nov 2018 30,520 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2018 30,519 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside sill corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2017 25,487 miles

Wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2017 25,487 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2016 23,793 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 20,450 miles

1. Slight damage to front number plate.

2. Slight damage to rear number plate.

Fail 3 Dec 2015 20,446 miles

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

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

1. Slight damage to front number plate.

2. Slight damage to rear number plate.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 15,169 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 16 Feb 2015 15,169 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front number plate cracked

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2014 10,966 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 10,961 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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 10,717 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 10,296 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 10,046 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 9,419 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 9,419 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 8,781 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 8,433 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 LXO is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2004 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 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 LXO, 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 22 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP53 LXO registered?

AP53 LXO is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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