MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,880 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
nsr tyre worn to 3mm, perished and going out of shape
osf brake pipe corroded
play/lift in nsf top suspension leg mounting
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated by sub frame mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 close to rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
nsr tyre worn to 3mm, perished and going out of shape
osf brake pipe corroded
play/lift in nsf top suspension leg mounting
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
brake fluid level low
nsf inner brake pad close to 1.5mm min thickness fail limit
nsf rear wishbone bush split but not resulting in excessive movement
nsr shock absorber leaking
nsr tyre perished splitting on tread
osf rear wishbone bush split but not resulting in excessive movement
osf to rear brake pipe slight corrosion at rear
power steering fluid on minimum
rear subframe /axle bushes worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill /susp mount (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor holed (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed/susp mount (5.2.6)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
brake fluid level low
nsf inner brake pad close to 1.5mm min thickness fail limit
nsf rear wishbone bush split but not resulting in excessive movement
nsr shock absorber leaking
nsr tyre perished splitting on tread
osf rear wishbone bush split but not resulting in excessive movement
osf to rear brake pipe slight corrosion at rear
power steering fluid on minimum
rear subframe /axle bushes worn
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
bonnet pull broken
both blades worn
exhaust corroded
uneven wear offside front tyre
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
bonnet pull broken
both blades worn
exhaust corroded
offside rear brake bleed nipple broken
uneven wear offside front tyre
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FH52 KGV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 KGV, 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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FH52 KGV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 February 2003.
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