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FM52 HPK

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

20,307 mi
Last recorded20,307 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 HPK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 20,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 20,283 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white light (1.3.2e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside front inner arch to suspension leg (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play inner track rod arm (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes covered

Pass 29 Feb 2016 11,109 miles

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

surface rust on brake hoses ferrules and on some metal pipes

Fail 27 Feb 2016 11,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

surface rust on brake hoses ferrules and on some metal pipes

Fail 6 Mar 2015 11,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 7,328 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 7,328 miles

Nearside Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 1,698 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 1,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 95,815 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 95,815 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 89,079 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 89,079 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 82,794 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Aug 2010 82,794 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Aug 2009 74,931 miles

condensation in offside headlamp

rear nearside tyre wearing thin

Fail 22 Aug 2008 63,325 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

wear and deteration to rear nearside and offside tyres

Pass 22 Aug 2008 63,325 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

wear and deteration to rear nearside and offside tyres

Pass 24 Aug 2007 55,921 miles

condensation in offside headlamp

slight deteriation to front wishbone bushes

Pass 24 Aug 2006 38,517 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 HPK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HPK, 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 HPK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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