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FB52 AMV

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,266 mi
Last recorded1,266 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 AMV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 1,266 miles

both n/s and o/s sill weak in places

Pass 10 May 2012 88,973 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 88,961 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

coolant leak from thermostat housing

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 14 May 2011 84,176 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 74,288 miles

front number plate slightly disfigured.

front wishbone bushes split and perished and worn.

fuel tank damp.

o/s/r tyre cracking and worn.

play in front shock top mounts.

Fail 18 Jan 2010 74,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front number plate slightly disfigured.

front wishbone bushes split and perished and worn.

fuel tank damp.

o/s/r tyre cracking and worn.

play in front shock top mounts.

Pass 10 Jan 2009 63,776 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 53,578 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 53,578 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 42,726 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 31,019 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 31,019 miles

Offside 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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FB52 AMV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FB52 AMV, 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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What year was FB52 AMV registered?

FB52 AMV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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