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AP53 VSV

2004 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

57,793 mi
Last recorded57,793 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 VSV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 57,793 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2020 57,790 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2019 56,243 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 56,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 55,758 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 55,742 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2017 46,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front A pillar coroded

Offside Rear Exhaust hanger fractured

Pass 23 May 2016 42,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 42,164 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER/ OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER/ OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Both front and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside inner/ outer sill corroded

offside and nearside front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2015 39,271 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 39,271 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 37,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside inner/ outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2014 37,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside inner/ outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 35,543 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 30,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 26,205 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 26,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 24,382 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 24,373 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 23,077 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 23,077 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 22,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 18,649 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 VSV is a 2004 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VSV, 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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AP53 VSV is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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