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FM52 YDT

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,659 mi
Last recorded89,659 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2017 89,659 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 4 areas (2.4.A.3)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment all 4 (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

holes in boot and rear valence, not structural

Pass 11 Nov 2016 85,364 miles

NSF seat back loose

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

wipers smeary

~Corrosion to boot floor

Fail 10 Nov 2016 85,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

NSF seat back loose

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

wipers smeary

~Corrosion to boot floor

Pass 23 Nov 2015 81,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion in boot floor (OFFSIDE)

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 81,822 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion in boot floor (OFFSIDE)

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2014 78,099 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 78,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 78,096 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to sills

Pass 28 Dec 2012 74,802 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 70,607 miles

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

exhaust rattle

Pass 22 Jul 2010 65,877 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly mis-shapen

Pass 24 Jul 2009 58,424 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 58,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 48,670 miles

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

Offside outer sill starting to rust

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Jul 2007 38,287 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jan 2007 38,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 33,647 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 YDT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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