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CA52 FGM

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,196 mi
Last recorded79,196 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 FGM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 79,196 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 134,825 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 73,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 71,301 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 68,638 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 65,186 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 50,006 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 50,006 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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CA52 FGM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 CA52 FGM, 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 CA52 FGM registered?

CA52 FGM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is CA52 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA52 FGM shows 8 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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