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FM52 YCG

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

58,047 mi
Last recorded58,047 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 58,047 miles

Spare tyre defective badly worn with exposed cords ()

Fail 25 Feb 2019 58,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective badly worn with exposed cords ()

Pass 26 Jan 2018 52,828 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 49,089 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 49,089 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Union - Above Steering Rack (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 47,780 miles

front arms bushes perishing

front brake hoses perishing

steering rack weaping

Fail 10 Feb 2016 47,775 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front arms bushes perishing

front brake hoses perishing

steering rack weaping

Pass 11 Feb 2015 46,180 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2015 46,161 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2014 44,243 miles

Both front brake flexis perishing and cracking

Movement in Nearside front suspension top mount

Nearside front tyre 2mm and wearing thin on inside edge

Offside front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Slight movement in Offside front suspension top mount

Small leak from steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2013 41,782 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

oil stain on steering rack

play in both front shock tops

Fail 16 Feb 2013 41,778 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

oil stain on steering rack

play in both front shock tops

Pass 18 Feb 2012 39,393 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 39,389 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

coolant level on min, marks on wheel trims, exhaust system corroded, front brake discs corroded, o/s/f wishbone rear bush becoming unbonded, n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Pass 21 Feb 2011 36,641 miles

exhaust system corroded, n/s/f inner cv joint slight leak,

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner face, gearbox damp with oil

n/s/f strut top bearing worn

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm on edges, o/s/f wishbone rear bush worn

smear from wipers, handbrake travel high, coolant level, rear wiper split

Fail 18 Feb 2011 36,632 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust system corroded, n/s/f inner cv joint slight leak,

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner face, gearbox damp with oil

n/s/f strut top bearing worn

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm on edges, o/s/f wishbone rear bush worn

smear from wipers, handbrake travel high, coolant level, rear wiper split

Pass 19 Feb 2010 33,936 miles

o/s/r side light comes on when tapped

slight oil leaks , slight corrosion to front brake discs , exhaust system corroded , unbonding to o/s/f wishbone rear bush , corrosion to coil springs , wheel trims damaged , play to front strut top mtgs

Pass 18 Feb 2009 31,036 miles

Rear tyres cracking badly Front brake discs corroded & worn Oil leaks Wishbone rear bushes worn & slightly unbonded Corrosion to exhaust Surface corrosion to brake pipes Wheel trims damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2008 28,166 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 28,166 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 23,179 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2006 15,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 15,774 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 YCG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YCG, 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 YCG registered?

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

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