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FM52 XAG

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

107,057 mi
Last recorded107,057 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 107,057 miles

sills rusty

under body rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2013 99,548 miles

chips in screen

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and getting low

o/s/r shock absorber damp

oil on engine

play in steering

signs of coolant leaks

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

various dents and scraches

Fail 3 Jul 2013 99,548 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

chips in screen

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and getting low

o/s/r shock absorber damp

oil on engine

play in steering

signs of coolant leaks

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

various dents and scraches

Pass 7 Jul 2012 87,349 miles

n/s/r coil spring fractured at very top.

n/s/r tyre cracking.

o/s/r shock absorber damp.

outer sills corroded.

signs of coolant leak on engine.

soot around exhaust flexy section.

surface corrosion to various brake pipes.

wear to front brake discs.

Fail 7 Jul 2012 87,349 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r coil spring fractured at very top.

n/s/r tyre cracking.

o/s/r shock absorber damp.

outer sills corroded.

signs of coolant leak on engine.

soot around exhaust flexy section.

surface corrosion to various brake pipes.

wear to front brake discs.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 76,608 miles

both inner and outter sills starting to corrode.

n/s/f wish bone has slight play in bush.

Fail 11 Jul 2011 76,608 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both inner and outter sills starting to corrode.

n/s/f wish bone has slight play in bush.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 66,007 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 66,007 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 61,121 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 61,121 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 50,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 50,888 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 40,586 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 40,585 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 34,254 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 34,171 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 33,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2006 33,417 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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 XAG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 XAG, 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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FM52 XAG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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