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FM52 OTY

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

56,266 mi
Last recorded56,266 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 56,266 miles

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

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

heavy flakey corrosion on o/s/r brake back plate

slight wear in o/s/f brake disc

surface corrosion on o/s outer sill

Fail 5 Jan 2011 56,266 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

heavy flakey corrosion on o/s/r brake back plate

slight wear in o/s/f brake disc

surface corrosion on o/s outer sill

Pass 10 Aug 2009 42,551 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 42,547 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

brake fluid level low

heavy wear showing on front brake discs

slight movement in n/s and o/s/front suspension leg top mountings

Pass 11 Jul 2008 30,386 miles

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

heavy perishing on both rear tyres

slight splitting on both frount wiper blades

Fail 11 Jul 2008 30,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

heavy perishing on both rear tyres

slight splitting on both frount wiper blades

Pass 30 Jan 2007 23,382 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 23,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 18,924 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 OTY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OTY, 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 OTY registered?

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

Is FM52 OTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 OTY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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