MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,326 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
offside rear chassis and rear panel corroded and holed
Fuel cap area slightly corroded on rear wing
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fuel cap area slightly corroded on rear wing
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
flakey corrosion around fuel cap and wing o/s/r
flakey corrosion on inner sill areas and floor area rear to valance
flakey corrosion on underside and under wheel arch areas front covered by plastic trim
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
flakey corrosion around fuel cap and wing o/s/r
flakey corrosion on length of sill area o/s/ide . and inner sill areas and floor to rear valance . chassie areas corroded
flakey corrosion on underside and under wheel arch areas front covered by plastic trim
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
both front wipers slighty worn
corrosion in n/s/f o/s/f inner wheel arches
corrosion on o/s/f sill,front suspension,eg,legs,arms,hubs,springs,
slight corrosion n/s/f o/s/f floors
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
buckle on rim inner edge n/s/f
flakey corrosion on length of sill area o/side
flakey corrosion under front arches covered by trim
front brake discs worn slightly
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
buckle on rim inner edge n/s/f
flakey corrosion on length of sill area o/side
flakey corrosion under front arches covered by trim
front brake discs worn slightly
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CA52 FLJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 CA52 FLJ, 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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CA52 FLJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2003.
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