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FM52 OBR

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

60,067 mi
Last recorded60,067 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 60,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 57,155 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 53,663 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 53,436 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 52,165 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 52,165 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 49,104 miles

nearside rear shock absorber upper mount has movement

Fail 10 Jun 2014 45,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

advise near side and off side rear axle bushes

advise near side and off side rear wheel bearings for roughness

corrosion to near side front lower wing. pass and advise

Pass 10 Jun 2014 45,656 miles

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

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

advise near side and off side rear axle bushes

advise near side and off side rear wheel bearings for roughness

corrosion to near side front lower wing. pass and advise

Pass 11 Jun 2013 41,880 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 41,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

advice near side and off side front anti roll bar mounting bushes

advice off side rear wheel bearing for roughness

advice rear axle bushes

advice the way off side rear top coil spring is sitting

corrosion to near side and off side front of vehicle. pass and advice

Pass 23 May 2012 39,502 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 36,808 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 36,808 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 34,478 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 34,478 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 30,193 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2008 27,856 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 27,856 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007 24,986 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 24,986 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 21,570 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 OBR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM52 OBR registered?

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

Is FM52 OBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 OBR shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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