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FH52 LAA

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,965 mi
Last recorded84,965 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 LAA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2017 84,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (top) - Around fuel filer pipe - Supporting panelling (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch/sill end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner/outer sill & Floor - Adjacent to rear beam axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Main beam bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch/sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner/outer sill & Floor - Adjacent to rear beam axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Main beam bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both headlamps emit a poor pattern

Brake pedal feels slightly spongey

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion General underside condition (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 82,174 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion General underside condtion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat(s) fitted

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch, outer/inner sill & floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch, outer/inner sill & floor (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2016 82,162 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Body has slight corrosion Both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion General underside condtion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat(s) fitted

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch, outer/inner sill & floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch, outer/inner sill & floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 78,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 78,284 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 71,383 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight noise at offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 17 Apr 2014 71,383 miles

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

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight noise at offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Apr 2013 64,637 miles

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2012 61,266 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 58,027 miles

nearside and offside front wiper blade rubbers slightly split

Pass 9 Apr 2010 51,717 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 48,427 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 48,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2008 44,821 miles

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 39,769 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 38,440 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 38,440 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 31,692 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 LAA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FH52 LAA, 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 LAA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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