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FM52 YFC

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,993 mi
Last recorded85,993 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2017 85,993 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor section (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2016 84,373 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 84,373 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 82,720 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 82,720 miles

Nearside 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 Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 79,820 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centre exhaust bracket corroded away but system secure

Pass 21 May 2013 76,764 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 73,321 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 73,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 70,022 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 70,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 69,339 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

Near side front tyre worn on edges.

Fail 7 Feb 2011 69,339 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres cracking.

Near side front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 23 Jan 2010 60,047 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 46,980 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 35,181 miles

Both o/s and n/s front bottom arm rear bushes s/unbonding.

N/s/front top strut bearing slight play.

Pass 8 Feb 2007 29,726 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 29,723 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 19,070 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YFC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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