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FH52 RYF

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,158 mi
Last recorded97,158 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 97,158 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 97,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 90,294 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 87,899 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 87,881 miles

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

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

BRAKE PIPES RUSTING, UNDERBODY AND COMPONENTS RUSTING, FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING, EXHAUST RUSTING

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN, FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTINGS WORN

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES, OS REAR TYRE WORN 2MM

Pass 7 Jan 2014 77,494 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 69,261 miles

offside steering arm(rack) slight play

Fail 11 Jan 2013 69,261 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

offside steering arm(rack) slight play

Pass 2 Feb 2012 64,164 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 64,164 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 59,692 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 51,483 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 51,476 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Fail 28 Feb 2009 45,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 45,567 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 34,895 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 28,153 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 19,937 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 RYF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver 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 RYF, 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 RYF registered?

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

Is FH52 RYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 RYF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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