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FH52 YEG

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,585 mi
Last recorded81,585 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 81,585 miles

both front floors have some surface corrosion

o/s front of the front wishbone arm bush has slight deterioration

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe has slight corrosion

power steering rack has a slight misting of oil

Fail 18 Nov 2016 81,585 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r inner and outer sill has excessive corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r inner sill excessive corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

both front floors have slight surface corrosion

both front tyres worn/wearing on the inner edges

o/s front of the front wishbone arm bush has slight deterioration

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe has slight corrosion

o/s/r chassis by front of the rear subframe mounting has some surface corrosion/cracked/splitting

Pass 22 Dec 2015 78,718 miles

n/s/r inner sill has slight corrosion

both front to rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

both outer sills have slight surface corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2014 73,693 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both outer sills have some surface corrosion

center exhaust has some deterioration

o/s/r chassis has slight corrosion by o/s rear subframe mounting

Fail 22 Dec 2014 73,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

both outer sills have some surface corrosion

center exhaust has some deterioration

o/s/r chassis has slight corrosion by o/s rear subframe mounting

Pass 10 Dec 2013 67,683 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both outer sills have slight surface corrosion

front exhaust has some deterioration

rear gearbox/engine mounting bush has slight deterioration

Pass 12 Dec 2012 62,580 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2011 57,752 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

power steering pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 22 Dec 2011 57,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

power steering pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2011 51,413 miles

o/s/rear of the front wishbone arm bush has slight deteriation

Fail 8 Jan 2011 51,413 miles

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

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

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

o/s/rear of the front wishbone arm bush has slight deteriation

Pass 5 Jan 2010 38,266 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 38,201 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 38,201 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 33,449 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 24,255 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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 YEG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YEG, 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 YEG registered?

FH52 YEG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is FH52 YEG safe to buy?

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