MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,011 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front tyres low (nearside front worn to 1.9 mm on outer edge)
general corrosion to all underbody including all chasiss areas and power steering pipes
heavy engine oil leak
slight perishing to both front flexible brake hoses
slight play in nearside front suspension top mounting
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
all remaining coil springs corroded
corrosion to underbody and offside rear upper sill areas
engine oil leak
exhaust corroded
nearside front power steering pipes insecure
offside front headlamp condensated
play in both front suspension strut top mountings
slight perishing and splitting to offside front suspension arm rear bush
slight play in both front antiroll bar d bush
slight play in offside rear axle mounting bush
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
all remaining coil springs corroded
corrosion to underbody and offside rear upper sill areas
engine oil leak
exhaust corroded
nearside front power steering pipes insecure
offside front headlamp condensated
play in both front suspension strut top mountings
slight perishing and splitting to offside front suspension arm rear bush
slight play in both front antiroll bar d bush
slight play in offside rear axle mounting bush
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to all coil springs
corrosion to under body
light corrosion to exhaust system
slight play in both front anti-roll bar D bushes
water in o/s/ head light
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
light corrosion to exhaust system
corrosion to all coil springs
corrosion to under body
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight play in both front anti-roll bar D bushes
water in o/s/ head light
both nearside tyres on 2.5mm
light corrosion to all sills and coil springs
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both nearside tyres on 2.5mm
front brake discs worn
imbalance on front brakes just within spec(25%)
light corrosion to all sills and coil springs
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to both outer sills
corrosion to eaxhaust
nail in n/s/r/ tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to both outer sills
corrosion to eaxhaust
nail in n/s/r/ tyre
Both outer front sills corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
N/S/R tyre cracking
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Both outer front sills corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
N/S/R tyre cracking
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
light corrosion to sills
slight movement in both front top suspension mountings
slight noise auxilary belt area
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
light corrosion to sills
slight movement in both front top suspension mountings
slight noise auxilary belt area
slight movement in both front top strut mountings
slight seperation in o/s/f lower arm rear mounting bush
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake pads low & wear to discs
slight movement in both front suspension top mountings
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FM52 OPW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 OPW, 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 OPW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 January 2003.
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