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FM52 XBU

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

117,741 mi
Last recorded117,741 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 117,741 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 117,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 104,691 miles

both sills showing signs of corrosion

o/s front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

o/s rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

small chip in windscreen

Fail 1 Nov 2010 104,688 miles

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

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

both sills showing signs of corrosion

o/s front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

o/s rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

small chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Nov 2009 92,371 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 92,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

boot lid corroding around wiper spindle

both sides front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

n/s quarter panel corroding around fuel filler

o/s front and rear chassis rusting

rear wiper blade torn

signs of corrosion to o/s front wing

signs of corrosion to o/s rear brake pipe

signs of corrosion to o/s sill

small chip in windscreen on n/s

Pass 26 Nov 2008 86,805 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 73,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

boot lid corroding around wiper spindle

n/s front suspension arm rear bush slightly split

n/s rear tyre slightly distorted

signs of corrosion to o/s rear chassis and inner sill

Pass 9 Nov 2007 73,419 miles

boot lid corroding around wiper spindle

n/s front suspension arm rear bush slightly split

n/s rear tyre slightly distorted

signs of corrosion to o/s rear chassis and inner sill

Fail 27 Nov 2006 55,067 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2006 55,067 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Dec 2005 38,386 miles

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

n/s lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating.

Pass 1 Dec 2005 38,386 miles

n/s lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating.

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 XBU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XBU, 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 XBU registered?

FM52 XBU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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