MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,741 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
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.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FM52 XBU safe to buy?
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