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FM52 OBS

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,141 mi
Last recorded40,141 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2026 40,141 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S/F Strut top bearing/bush worn.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/door step area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/door step area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 37,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded at front outside any prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 36,350 miles

Front tyres perished.

N/S/F McPherson strut top bearing/bush assembly worn/deteriorated.

O/S and N/S front floors corroded.

O/S/R Tyre perished.

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering rack area. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 33,544 miles

Engine oil leaks.

N/S/F McPherson strut top bush/bearing assembly worn.

O/S/F Lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear under car sill areas corroded.

Pass 17 Jan 2022 32,838 miles

Engine oil leaks.

N/S/F McPherson strut top bearing/bush assembly worn.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 32,720 miles

N/S/F McPherson strut top bearing assembly worn.

O/S and N/S rear under car sills corroded.

Pass 15 Jan 2020 32,638 miles

Play in N/S/F McPherson strut top bearing assembly.

Slight oil leak at steering rack area.

Pass 21 Jan 2019 32,303 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules corroded throughout system. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components and subframe corrode. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush suspension mount worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel tank slight corrosion.

Pass 15 Jan 2018 31,787 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 31,349 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 30,392 miles

N/S Wiper split.

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

O/S Intermediate steering rack arm inner joint worn.

Pass 8 Jan 2015 29,249 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 28,132 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

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

O/S/F Tyre perished.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 27,043 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

N/S/F Floor corroded.

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 25,683 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 7 Jan 2011 24,082 miles

Both rear tyres perrishing

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 22,324 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 22,324 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 20,310 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 17,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 14,274 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are starting to perish on sidewalls.

Pass 16 Jan 2006 9,705 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 OBS is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OBS, 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 OBS is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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