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FG52 XCJ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,467 mi
Last recorded157,467 miles
Recorded on6 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 XCJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2013 157,467 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 3 May 2013 157,467 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2012 140,365 miles

Both Front Wishbone Arm Bush Slighly Perished

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 140,356 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both Front Wishbone Arm Bush Slighly Perished

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 120,608 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 106,926 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2010 104,299 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise strong nearly excessive movement in nearside front top shock mount

advise strong offside outer sill badly blisterd,corroded and weak requires attention

front brake pads and discs worn

nearside and offside front wishbone rear bush's detiorated and debonded

noffside front top shock mount worn resulting in movement

Pass 23 Jan 2010 104,299 miles

advise strong nearly excessive movement in nearside front top shock mount

advise strong offside outer sill badly blisterd,corroded and weak requires attention

front brake pads and discs worn

nearside and offside front wishbone rear bush's detiorated and debonded

noffside front top shock mount worn resulting in movement

Pass 31 Jan 2009 90,931 miles

advise strong nearside front wishbone rear bush badly detiorated/debonded

advise strong offside front tyre just above limit recommend replacement

advise strong offside front wishbone rear bush badly detiorated/debonded

offside outer sill blisterd and corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2009 90,931 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise strong nearside front wishbone rear bush badly detiorated/debonded

advise strong offside front tyre just above limit recommend replacement

advise strong offside front wishbone rear bush badly detiorated/debonded

offside outer sill blisterd and corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2008 72,344 miles

ADVISE STRONG NEARLY EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE FRONT TOP SHOCK MOUNT

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSH'S BADLY DETIORATED AND DEBONDED RESULTING IN NEARLY EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT

Fail 26 Jan 2008 72,344 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVISE STRONG NEARLY EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE FRONT TOP SHOCK MOUNT

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSH'S BADLY DETIORATED AND DEBONDED RESULTING IN NEARLY EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT

ADVISE STRONG OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST ABOVE LIMIT RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

nearside rear tyre badly perrished

Fail 26 Jan 2007 56,732 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

adv movement in nearside front top shock mount with wheels hanging

strong adv both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

strong adv offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2007 56,732 miles

adv movement in nearside front top shock mount with wheels hanging

strong adv both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

strong adv offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2006 41,699 miles

both front top shock-mounts worn resulting in play

front brake discs worn

nearside front wishbone rear bush split

offside front wishbone rear bush split †

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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FG52 XCJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG52 XCJ, 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 FG52 XCJ registered?

FG52 XCJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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