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FH52 XJY

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,531 mi
Last recorded96,531 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 XJY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 96,531 miles

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)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 96,527 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 93,030 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 86,796 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 86,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 80,145 miles

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.

Fail 16 Jan 2013 80,145 miles

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.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 74,356 miles

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.

Fail 19 Jan 2012 74,356 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)

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 68,878 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 63,806 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 55,151 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 55,151 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 45,589 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)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 45,589 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 36,865 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 25,363 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 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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