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FM52 XZX

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,501 mi
Last recorded88,501 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 88,501 miles

Both front brake flexible hose have cracks

Corrosion around rear suspension mounts

Corrosion around the body of the fuel cap

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

Spare wheel carrier corroding

Fail 23 Jan 2015 88,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front brake flexible hose have cracks

Corrosion around rear suspension mounts

Corrosion around the body of the fuel cap

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

Spare wheel carrier corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2014 85,013 miles

Around O/s front suspension, body has slight corrosion

Both rear axle bushes are deteriorating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front brake hoses cracking

Front lower power steering pieps corroding

N/s front sill corroding

N/s front wish bone rear bush deteriorating

N/s rear outer sill corroded but inner still ok. Advised to have the outer sill repaired

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear parking brake cables corroding

Rear wiper torn

Pass 18 Jan 2013 82,190 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both rear axle bushes are deteriorating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front lower power steering pipes are corroding

Front to rear exhaust system corroding

Fuel filter corroding

Rear parking brake cables corroding

Fail 17 Jan 2013 82,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fuel filter corroding

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both rear axle bushes are deteriorating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front lower power steering pipes are corroding

Front to rear exhaust system corroding

Rear parking brake cables corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2012 80,113 miles

Both sills have slight corrosion and around fuel filler

Fuel filter corroding

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

O/s rear brake pipe corroding

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 73,231 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 63,706 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 51,955 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 51,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 43,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 34,920 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 XZX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM52 XZX registered?

FM52 XZX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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