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FM52 NZC

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,380 mi
Last recorded52,380 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 NZC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 52,380 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 52,318 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer pannel (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s front outer sil (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 47,880 miles

corrosion n/s front floor area

corrosion o/s rear chassie above subframe mount

corrosion/holed o/s rear wing front edge

Fail 30 Dec 2015 47,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

corrosion n/s front floor area

corrosion o/s rear chassie above subframe mount

corrosion/holed o/s rear wing front edge

Pass 2 Jan 2015 45,319 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 42,774 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 42,774 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 38,629 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 29 Dec 2011 34,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber 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)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 29,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 25,294 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 25,198 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 18,745 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 13,324 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 11,101 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 8,556 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 NZC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NZC, 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 NZC registered?

FM52 NZC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is FM52 NZC safe to buy?

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