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FM52 OPW

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,011 mi
Last recorded94,011 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2014 94,011 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 85,128 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 85,128 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 75,835 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 75,754 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 65,838 miles

both nearside tyres on 2.5mm

light corrosion to all sills and coil springs

Fail 9 Mar 2011 65,837 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 57,750 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 57,750 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 48,933 miles

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)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 48,705 miles

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)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 39,633 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 39,633 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 30,232 miles

slight movement in both front top strut mountings

slight seperation in o/s/f lower arm rear mounting bush

Fail 22 Mar 2007 30,098 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 20,530 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 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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