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FH52 RXO

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

66,068 mi
Last recorded66,068 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 RXO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 66,068 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 66,064 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 55,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front shocker tops worn.

exhaust poor.

front number plate poor.

front suspension bushes poor.

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded.

o/s/r brake pipe corroded.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 55,274 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front shocker tops worn.

exhaust poor.

front number plate poor.

front suspension bushes poor.

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded.

o/s/r brake pipe corroded.

Pass 19 Jan 2013 52,286 miles

front brake flexi hoses aged

front strut top mounts wearing

rear metal brake pipe rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2012 48,683 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f strut top mountings worn.

n/s/f cv boot poor.

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking.

Fail 21 Jan 2012 48,683 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f strut top mountings worn.

n/s/f cv boot poor.

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking.

Pass 22 Jan 2011 44,848 miles

corrosion to both outer sills

light corrosion to exhaust system

light corrosion to rear brake pipes

play in both front suspension top mountings (within specified limits)

slight perishing to nearside front tyre

slight water stain around thermostat housing

Pass 23 Jan 2010 41,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to sills

fuel filter corroded

light corrosion to under body

rear coil springs corroded

small stone chips to front windscreen

steering rack damp

Fail 23 Jan 2010 41,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to sills

fuel filter corroded

light corrosion to under body

rear coil springs corroded

small stone chips to front windscreen

steering rack damp

Fail 12 Jan 2009 36,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 36,382 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 32,020 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 31,975 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 26,571 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 21,401 miles

as before

Fail 1 Feb 2006 21,401 miles

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

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

Handbrake travel high †Front discs scored and worn †Off side front tyre worn inner edge below legal limit †Various oil leaks

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 RXO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH52 RXO registered?

FH52 RXO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is FH52 RXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 RXO shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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