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FA52 ASU

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,223 mi
Last recorded39,223 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 ASU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Dec 2017 39,223 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 33,837 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 29,496 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 26,993 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 23,948 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 19,935 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 16,703 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 14,149 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 9,796 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 6,153 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 977 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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FA52 ASU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FA52 ASU, 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

How do I check the history of FA52 ASU?

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What year was FA52 ASU registered?

FA52 ASU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is FA52 ASU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA52 ASU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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