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FM52 OAN

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,714 mi
Last recorded63,714 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 63,714 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 31 Mar 2015 63,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Mar 2014 59,195 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 59,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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 Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 52,872 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN, REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN, EXHAUST RUSTING, FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO RUST

Pass 5 Apr 2012 48,733 miles

ALL TYRES CRACKING TO SIDE WALLS, FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES, NS REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES, FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN, FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO RUST

Pass 24 Feb 2011 48,717 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES, NS REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND SLIGHT CRACKING TO SIDE WALL, FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN, FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED

Pass 16 Feb 2010 48,413 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 48,007 miles

BONNET WILL NOT OPEN . PRS

Pass 27 Feb 2008 47,507 miles

NS FRONT TYRE WORN.NS REAR TYRE WORN.NS FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN

Pass 16 Feb 2007 45,276 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 33,176 miles

ALL TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 OAN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OAN, 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 OAN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 February 2003.

Is FM52 OAN safe to buy?

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