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ExpiredMileage
10,299 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
aux. drive belt cracking
front suspension arm & rear subframe bushes seperating
general corrosion underside , rear valance & under rear arches
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
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
o/s/f/tyre close to wear bars
o/s/r wheel arch corroded
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
Offside headlamp lens deteriorated
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
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)
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)
o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
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
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
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
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)
Steering rack has slight play at both ends.
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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
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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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FM52 CTX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 January 2003.
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