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FM52 SPX

2003 Ford Ka

Pink Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,623 mi
Last recorded51,623 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 SPX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 51,623 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Jun 2013 51,501 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jul 2012 46,051 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 46,051 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 45,156 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 45,095 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 40,965 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 37,545 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 37,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 33,078 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Feb 2009 33,077 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 27,294 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 21,101 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 16,301 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 SPX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Pink with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SPX, 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 SPX?

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What year was FM52 SPX registered?

FM52 SPX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is FM52 SPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 SPX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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