MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,501 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was FM52 XZX registered?
FM52 XZX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2003.
Is FM52 XZX safe to buy?
The MOT history for FM52 XZX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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