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2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,613 mi
Last recorded84,613 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 OCP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 84,613 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside rear suspension beam mounting area corroded but not holed

slight wear nearside front steering rack end

steering rack damp

Fail 21 Nov 2016 84,605 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside rear suspension beam mounting area corroded but not holed

slight wear nearside front steering rack end

steering rack damp

Pass 18 Nov 2015 80,788 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under body (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both outer floor rails (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

both front brake discs pitted

exhaust corroded

oil leak on engine

play in nearside inner rack joint

slight loss of grease from offside outer c.v boot

Fail 11 Nov 2015 80,749 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill front end (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion all under body (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both outer floor rails (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

both front brake discs pitted

exhaust corroded

oil leak on engine

play in nearside inner rack joint

slight loss of grease from offside outer c.v boot

Pass 24 Oct 2014 77,729 miles

exhaust corroding

nearside front floor corroding

Oil leak

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

offside and nearside rear chassis corroding

outer sills corroding

power steering pipes corroding

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 17 Oct 2013 72,428 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 72,428 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 67,762 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2011 63,661 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 58,270 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 58,259 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 49,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 49,427 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 43,314 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 37,144 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 37,142 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 29,462 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber 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)

SLIGHT PLAY/WEAR IN STEERING RACK AT O/S TRACK ROD.

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 OCP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OCP, 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 OCP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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