MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,531 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi joint (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi joint (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both front tyre s bald on inner and outer edges
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Gear box oil leak.
N/S/F brake disc slightly worn and corroded.
N/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush starting to show slight signs of perishing.
N/S/F tyre on 3mm tread depth.
N/S/R axle bush deteriorated.
O/S/F brake disc slightly worn and corroded.
O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush starting to show slight signs of perishing.
O/S/F tyre on 3mm tread depth.
O/S/R axle bush deteriorated.
O/S/R coil spring showing signs of corrosion.
Slight damage to N/S/F wheel inner rim
Underside of vehicle heavily under sealed.
Various steering and suspension components showing signs of corrosion.
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Gear box oil leak.
N/S/F brake disc slightly worn and corroded.
N/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush starting to show slight signs of perishing.
N/S/F tyre on 3mm tread depth.
N/S/R axle bush deteriorated.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
O/S/F brake disc slightly worn and corroded.
O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush starting to show slight signs of perishing.
O/S/F tyre on 3mm tread depth.
O/S/R axle bush deteriorated.
O/S/R coil spring showing signs of corrosion.
Slight damage to N/S/F wheel inner rim
Underside of vehicle heavily under sealed.
Various steering and suspension components showing signs of corrosion.
Exhaust system corroded.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O/S and N/S inner sills under vehicle showing signs of corrosion.
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Power sterring pipes corroded.
Rear axle bushes showing signs of deterioration.
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)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust system corroded.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O/S and N/S inner sills under vehicle showing signs of corrosion.
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Power sterring pipes corroded.
Rear axle bushes showing signs of deterioration.
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
battery light staying on at time of test
exhaust middle/rear section corroded
oil leak on gearbox
play in nearside front top shockabsorber mount
slight play in offside front top shockabsorber mount
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
battery light staying on at time of test
exhaust middle/rear section corroded
nearside front lower suspension arm inner rear bush unbonding
offside front lower suspension arm inner rear bush unbonding
oil leak on gearbox
play in nearside front top shockabsorber mount
slight play in offside front top shockabsorber mount
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 brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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FH52 XJY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 XJY, 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 XJY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 January 2003.
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