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FM52 XDA

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,552 mi
Last recorded56,552 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 XDA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 56,552 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 56,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 33,128 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cut and perrished

repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Jan 2012 33,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cut and perrished

Pass 1 Oct 2010 33,101 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 23,688 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

boot floor damaged.

corrosion on both front brake discs.

corrosion on power steering pipe.

cracking in all tyre side walls.

front bumper beam damaged.

play in nearside front strut top mounting.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 23,688 miles

Battery insecure

boot floor damaged.

corrosion on both front brake discs.

corrosion on power steering pipe.

cracking in all tyre side walls.

front bumper beam damaged.

play in nearside front strut top mounting.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 21,449 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 21,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 13,596 miles

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

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 XDA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XDA, 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 XDA registered?

FM52 XDA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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