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FM52 SRZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

3,003 mi
Last recorded3,003 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 SRZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2018 3,003 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axel trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axel trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Outer sills rusting

Pass 9 Mar 2017 97,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 92,035 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 86,072 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside outer sill has corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2015 86,071 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside outer sill has corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2014 80,115 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 75,338 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 75,209 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 70,069 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside and nearside rear tyre side walls cracked and perished

Pass 20 Feb 2012 70,069 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre side walls cracked and perished

Fail 24 Feb 2011 56,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 56,718 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 48,572 miles

offside rear and nearside rear outer side walls of tyres starting to perish

Fail 19 Feb 2010 48,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside rear and nearside rear outer side walls of tyres starting to perish

Fail 13 Feb 2009 44,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 44,129 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 37,721 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

both rear tyres perished and starting to crack

slight oil leak on steering rack

Pass 28 Feb 2008 37,721 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished and starting to crack

slight oil leak on steering rack

Pass 28 Feb 2007 31,305 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 31,305 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres perished and starting to crack

slight oil leak on steering rack

Pass 28 Feb 2006 22,753 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 SRZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SRZ, 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 SRZ registered?

FM52 SRZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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