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FH52 JJL

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,228 mi
Last recorded80,228 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 JJL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 80,228 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chasis starting to show signs of corrosion front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 80,196 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chasis starting to show signs of corrosion front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 78,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion corrosion to chasis around subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 78,042 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/floor underbody rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion corrosion to chasis around subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 75,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 75,728 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 73,807 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 71,605 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 71,605 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 68,409 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 68,409 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 66,724 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 63,013 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 59,104 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 59,104 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 55,954 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 53,868 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 52,045 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 49,179 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 43,887 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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FH52 JJL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FH52 JJL, 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 JJL registered?

FH52 JJL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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