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AP53 NTC

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,827 mi
Last recorded26,827 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 NTC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 26,827 miles

oil leak

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on sub frame, steering, suspension, and brake components.

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 15 Nov 2023 25,250 miles

some damage to rear n/s lamp

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 9 Nov 2022 23,210 miles

surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

surface rust on rear inner and outer sills and sub frame mountings

Pass 31 Jan 2022 22,289 miles

slight free play in both front top strut mountings

some surface rust on floor panels, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components,

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 3 Feb 2021 18,799 miles

rear suspension mounting and inner sills are starting to corrode surface rust

some steering, and suspension, bush are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust.

some surface rust on floor panels, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components,

Fail 3 Feb 2021 18,799 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear suspension mounting and inner sills are starting to corrode surface rust

some steering, and suspension, bush are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust.

some surface rust on floor panels, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components,

Pass 12 Jul 2019 17,138 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

floor panels chassis rails steering suspension and brake components are all starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Jul 2018 15,292 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

O/S/R tyre is perished

Fail 4 Jul 2018 15,292 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

O/S/R tyre is perished

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 14,009 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 13,844 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 13,013 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 12,050 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 10,942 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 9,784 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 8,620 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 7,518 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 6,380 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 5,253 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 4,066 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 NTC is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NTC, 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 NTC registered?

AP53 NTC is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 February 2004.

Is AP53 NTC safe to buy?

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