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AG52 FWV

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,163 mi
Last recorded98,163 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 FWV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 98,163 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 98,163 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 89,684 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 89,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 82,913 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 79,666 miles

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

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

slight play in both front strut tops

very slight play in oi/s/f ball joint

Pass 13 Aug 2012 76,636 miles

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

front discs and pads worn

play in o/s/f strut top

Fail 11 Aug 2012 76,636 miles

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

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

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

front discs and pads worn

play in o/s/f strut top

Fail 16 Aug 2011 73,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 73,346 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2010 72,361 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 67,265 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 60,409 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 55,150 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 45,899 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 31,723 miles

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

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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AG52 FWV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red 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 AG52 FWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AG52 FWV registered?

AG52 FWV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 February 2003.

Is AG52 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG52 FWV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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