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FM52 OHK

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,115 mi
Last recorded79,115 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 79,115 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

o/s/f seat upright has slight play in joints but still secure

Fail 6 May 2015 78,969 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

osf wiperblade staring to split

Pass 11 Jan 2014 74,953 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 70,124 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 70,124 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 64,527 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 54,786 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 54,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 44,079 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 44,078 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 34,244 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 34,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 28,292 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 28,292 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 22,534 miles

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

both front tyres low on tread

Pass 27 Jan 2006 16,025 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 16,024 miles

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

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 OHK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OHK, 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 OHK registered?

FM52 OHK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is FM52 OHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 OHK shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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