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FM52 RKX

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

61,089 mi
Last recorded61,089 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 61,089 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 61,089 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 60,429 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 54,944 miles

offside front tyre close to limits

steering rack noisey and slight misting

Fail 1 Oct 2010 54,944 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside front tyre close to limits

steering rack noisey and slight misting

Pass 30 Sep 2009 48,142 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 48,142 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 38,392 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 38,392 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear tyre side wall cracks

Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,852 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 30,825 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 22,701 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 RKX 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 46.2%.

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 RKX, 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

How do I check the history of FM52 RKX?

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What year was FM52 RKX registered?

FM52 RKX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 February 2003.

Is FM52 RKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 RKX shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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