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AT53 TAP

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,596 mi
Last recorded55,596 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT53 TAP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 55,596 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing behind strutt (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing behind strutt (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak o/s/f of engine area ()

Fail 29 Sep 2017 55,596 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated contaminated by engine oil and perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wire touching coil spring (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure wires above throttle pedal (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing behind strutt (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing behind strutt (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak o/s/f of engine area ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 49,871 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall starting to split

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 49,871 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall starting to split

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 46,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

sports rear exhaust silencer fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 43,987 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 43,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,605 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 36,032 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 32,981 miles

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

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

both front inner wings/flitches starting to corrode

pas pipe on nearside starting to corrode

Pass 4 Oct 2010 29,185 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner edges but not showing cord or ply

both rear tyres have slight cuts in not showwing cord or ply

Pass 1 Dec 2009 25,638 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 19,673 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 15,957 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 15,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 13,422 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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AT53 TAP 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 75%.

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 AT53 TAP, 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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AT53 TAP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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