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FJ52 XOP

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

81,022 mi
Last recorded81,022 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 XOP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 81,022 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive suspect rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 81,022 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive suspect rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 79,558 miles

Excessive free play in front top strut mounting assemblies.

Fail 6 Feb 2025 79,539 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Excessive free play in front top strut mounting assemblies.

Pass 12 Feb 2024 78,075 miles

Excessive amount of free play in both front top strut mounting assembles.

Offside Front Bottom arm bush starting to fail.

Rear Number plate broken.

Fail 2 Feb 2024 78,048 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Excessive amount of free play in both front top strut mounting assembles.

Offside Front Bottom arm bush starting to fail.

Rear Number plate broken.

Pass 13 Feb 2023 76,737 miles

Free play in both front top strut mountings assemble.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 76,723 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Free play in both front top strut mountings assemble.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 75,376 miles

Free play in both front top strut mountings.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wiper blades smearing, caused by hard spots across screen.

Pass 4 Feb 2021 73,388 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 71,494 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 69,263 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 66,566 miles

off side outer sill corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2018 66,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side outer sill corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2017 63,868 miles

near side outer sill corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 61,030 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2015 58,011 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 54,690 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 51,747 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

off side sill corroded but not holed

Pass 30 Jan 2012 49,158 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 46,149 miles

off side front sill corroded but not holed

Pass 28 Jan 2010 43,774 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 41,531 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 41,531 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 39,566 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 34,102 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 34,102 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 29,141 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 21,004 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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FJ52 XOP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 FJ52 XOP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ52 XOP registered?

FJ52 XOP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 February 2003.

Is FJ52 XOP safe to buy?

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