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AP53 NMU

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,480 mi
Last recorded88,480 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 NMU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2016 88,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 81,459 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2014 74,767 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 74,488 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 66,208 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 66,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 59,761 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2012 59,761 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2011 54,560 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 54,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2010 44,176 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 34,958 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 26,717 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 26,615 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 19,782 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 NMU is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 NMU, 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 NMU registered?

AP53 NMU is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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