MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,651 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
front to rears heavily greased
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush shocker top (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak ()
front to rears heavily greased
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front bushes part of (2.4.G.2)
all of vehicles metal brake pipes greased & under sealed
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
low braking effort on rears
oil residue around steering rack
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front wipers split
low braking effort on rears
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)
Oil leak
offside outer sill at front weak & corroded
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
rear view mirror missing
slight leak from steering rack,may require further investigation!
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
rear view mirror missing
slight leak from steering rack,may require further investigation!
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front wiper blades deteriorating
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FM52 OEC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 OEC, 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 OEC registered?
FM52 OEC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 2003.
Is FM52 OEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for FM52 OEC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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