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FM52 OGH

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,106 mi
Last recorded88,106 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 88,106 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak engine

Fail 8 May 2014 88,102 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak engine

Pass 14 May 2013 83,937 miles

both front bottom arm bushes perishing

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside sill corroded

Fail 14 May 2013 83,937 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front bottom arm bushes perishing

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside sill corroded

Fail 9 May 2013 83,855 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 75,368 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 May 2012 75,368 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery warning lamp on indicating a fault

Engine management warning light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 31 May 2011 60,302 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 53,980 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 49,364 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 41,465 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 33,490 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 25,852 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f floor seam joint open but secure reseal

o/s/f tyre hitting arch trim on locks

oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2006 25,656 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 OGH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OGH, 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 OGH registered?

FM52 OGH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is FM52 OGH safe to buy?

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