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FM52 YCE

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,984 mi
Last recorded43,984 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2019 43,984 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on, rear brakes imbalanced and low effort, n/s wiper torn, oil leak, brake discs deteriorated and worn badly, front brake pads wearing thin,

rear tyres cracking, front wishbone bushes deteriorated and delaminating, play in top mounts

Pass 26 Mar 2018 43,984 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 43,307 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 43,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2015 40,870 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 38,583 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 38,567 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 36,104 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 33,921 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 31,685 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 31,669 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2010 28,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 26,978 miles

o/s/front tyre wearing on out edge

Pass 29 May 2008 22,894 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 May 2007 18,838 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 15,024 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 YCE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YCE, 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 YCE registered?

FM52 YCE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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