MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,777 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head in engine bay (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part inner wing on lock to lock check (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre of outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre valve slightly damaged by wheel trim
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear tyre has cracking in walls
Offside head lamp has condensation in it but shows image
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front floors and chassis (2.4.A.3)
battery held in with zip tye
vehicle over heated during test
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
fuel filter corroded
hand brake warning light not working
nearside rear tyre has cracking in walls
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine fault light illuminated
fuel filter corroded
hand brake warning light not working
nearside front wing not fixed at lower end of wheel but not protruding
nearside rear tyre has cracking in walls
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
battery not clamped but cant fail over
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
fuel filter corroded
offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on edges
slight noise developing in offside rear wheel bearing
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
fuel filter corroded
offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on edges
slight noise developing in offside rear wheel bearing
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front exhaust bracket missing
nearside rear indecator unit cracked
offside and nearside front step tread tyres wearing on outer edges
offside rear wheel bearing has slight noise developing
play in nearside end of steering rack
washers poor but working
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front exhaust bracket missing
nearside rear indecator unit cracked
offside and nearside front step tread tyres wearing on outer edges
offside rear wheel bearing has slight noise developing
washers poor but working
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
air bag light flashes
front exhaust mount broken
offside rear wheel bearing noise developing
switch panel loose centre
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
air bag light flashes
front exhaust mount broken
offside rear wheel bearing noise developing
switch panel loose centre
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
wiper blade splitting at end
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
wiper blade splitting at end
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
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FH52 YCM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 YCM, 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 YCM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 January 2003.
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