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FM52 CTX

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

10,299 mi
Last recorded10,299 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 CTX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2022 10,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r inner & outer sills & panelling within 30cm of subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s inner & outer sills & panelling within 30cm of front & rear subframe / seat belt anchorage points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative spring broken / danger of tyre deflation (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion underside not in prescribed areas

n/s/r brake effort low

Pass 14 Apr 2021 10,139 miles

aux. drive belt cracking

front suspension arm & rear subframe bushes seperating

general corrosion underside , rear valance & under rear arches

Pass 15 Apr 2020 9,017 miles

both rear subframe bushes perished

corrosion in o/s/r wheel arch but not in prescribed areas

corrosion started in sills & floors

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush seperating

Fail 15 Apr 2020 9,017 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both rear subframe bushes perished

corrosion in o/s/r wheel arch but not in prescribed areas

corrosion started in sills & floors

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush seperating

Pass 15 Mar 2019 3,026 miles

o/s/f/tyre close to wear bars

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2019 3,014 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r on subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/f/tyre close to wear bars

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 95,772 miles

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 95,758 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill at axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 87,859 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 75,264 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 22 Apr 2015 75,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

p.a.s pipes rusted

Pass 16 Apr 2014 67,044 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 67,042 miles

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 65,465 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both front tyres cracked and perished.

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 65,465 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both front tyres cracked and perished.

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 62,035 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 62,035 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 58,836 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 58,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges near limit

Pass 9 Apr 2010 54,766 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 49,486 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 42,206 miles

Steering rack has slight play at both ends.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 34,174 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 34,174 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 31,007 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 23,311 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 23,311 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside front top suspension m ounting

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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FM52 CTX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 FM52 CTX, 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 FM52 CTX registered?

FM52 CTX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 January 2003.

Is FM52 CTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 CTX shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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