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FM52 YAG

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,369 mi
Last recorded36,369 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 YAG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2020 36,369 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow around axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow around axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body corroded in places

Pass 5 Jan 2019 31,050 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

oil leak on engine

Fail 18 Dec 2018 30,986 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer sill corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut top mount has play

Nearside Rear strut top mount has play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut top mount has play

Various areas have heavy corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2017 29,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower arm mounting point. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 28,884 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 27,703 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 27,703 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 26,436 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 26,436 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 25,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 25,132 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 23,683 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 21,974 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 19,774 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 19,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 17,528 miles

Slight wear both front strut tops.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 15,452 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 12,847 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 10,527 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 10,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 8,126 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 YAG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YAG, 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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FM52 YAG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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