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FM52 YCW

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,302 mi
Last recorded113,302 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 113,302 miles

Play in offside steering arm

Pass 21 Jan 2011 103,503 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 89,366 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 89,365 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 75,610 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 66,880 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 51,725 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 32,513 miles

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

n/s front steel brake pipe union at bulk head slight signs of dampness but no leaks at test

Fail 27 Jan 2006 32,326 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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 YCW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YCW, 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

How do I check the history of FM52 YCW?

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What year was FM52 YCW registered?

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

Is FM52 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 YCW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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