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FM52 ENX

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

6,425 mi
Last recorded6,425 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 ENX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 6,425 miles

Both outer sills rusty

Play in Nearside front top strut mount

Pass 9 Sep 2015 3,079 miles

Centre exhaust mounting poor

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer sill very rusty

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer sill very rusty

both front flexy brake hoses perished slightly

faulty main beam stalk assembly

n/s front wheel rim damaged badly

o/s rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2014 96,093 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight surface corrosion to outer surface of offside sill panel

Fail 8 Sep 2014 95,968 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight surface corrosion to outer surface of offside sill panel

Pass 5 Sep 2013 86,688 miles

sills & facing panles corroded, steering rack damp , nsf lower arm rear bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Sep 2012 78,913 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre has a cut on tread.

osf & nsf floor slightly corroded.

Fail 11 Sep 2012 78,882 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre has a cut on tread.

osf & nsf floor slightly corroded.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 69,986 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 69,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 59,727 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 59,624 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 49,539 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 43,451 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 37,912 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 37,512 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper blade

Pass 22 Mar 2006 31,279 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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FM52 ENX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green 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 FM52 ENX, 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 ENX registered?

FM52 ENX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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The MOT history for FM52 ENX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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