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FH52 GUE

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,622 mi
Last recorded42,622 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 GUE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 42,622 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 42,622 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 36,007 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 35,071 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f wishbone bush partial seperation no excess play

Fail 3 Oct 2013 35,048 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f wishbone bush partial seperation no excess play

Pass 2 Oct 2012 34,988 miles

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

nearside front lower outer sill panbel corroded to excess but outside of prescribed area

Fail 1 Oct 2012 34,988 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

nearside front lower outer sill panbel corroded to excess but outside of prescribed area

Pass 5 Oct 2011 33,555 miles

nearside outer sill panel is corrodeing in several places

offside outer sill panel is corrodeing in several places

Fail 4 Oct 2011 33,555 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside outer sill panel is corrodeing in several places

offside front tyre and nearside front tyre treads are starting to wear close to legal limit

offside outer sill panel is corrodeing in several places

Pass 26 Jul 2010 31,701 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 30,114 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 30,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear view mirror is insercure

Pass 16 Jan 2008 26,112 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 10 Jan 2007 21,990 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 21,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 17,588 miles

N/S/F top mount very excessive free play, no play present on O/S/F

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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FH52 GUE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green 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 FH52 GUE, 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 FH52 GUE registered?

FH52 GUE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is FH52 GUE safe to buy?

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