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FM52 OSA

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,700 mi
Last recorded86,700 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 OSA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 86,700 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 86,699 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 84,856 miles

General corrosion

Headlights condensated

Heavy oil leak

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

Smell of fuel

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 84,856 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

General corrosion

Headlights condensated

Heavy oil leak

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

Smell of fuel

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 78,791 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 69,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 69,345 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 60,865 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 60,865 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 57,617 miles

Advise os outter sill corroding.

Advise rear tyres perishing on sidewalls.

Fail 20 Mar 2010 56,954 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Advise os outter sill corroding.

Advise rear tyres perishing on sidewalls.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 50,579 miles

wiper blades need replacing offside outersill corroding and to bare metal

Pass 13 Mar 2008 44,068 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 37,498 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 30,429 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 OSA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OSA, 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 OSA registered?

FM52 OSA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is FM52 OSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 OSA shows 15 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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