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FM52 RHV

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,065 mi
Last recorded74,065 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 74,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant level low

rear wiper incomplete

Fail 8 Apr 2013 74,065 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant level low

rear wiper incomplete

Pass 6 Jan 2012 69,248 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Dec 2010 61,940 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 54,795 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 48,341 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 48,337 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 41,831 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 41,831 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 35,311 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 32,305 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 26,438 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2006 26,438 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 RHV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM52 RHV registered?

FM52 RHV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is FM52 RHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 RHV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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