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AD52 BEX

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,095 mi
Last recorded60,095 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 BEX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2021 60,095 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nail in tyre n/s/r

Pass 21 Dec 2020 51,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 4 Jul 2019 38,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 38,625 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near axel mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 30,542 miles

surface corrosion to nearside inner and outer sills

Pass 10 Jul 2017 29,427 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side front tyre slight perishing

Fail 10 Jul 2017 29,427 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

near side front tyre slight perishing

Pass 26 May 2016 29,367 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 29,367 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 29,264 miles

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

surface corrosion to n/s outer sill

Fail 12 Jun 2015 29,262 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to n/s outer sill

Pass 23 Jun 2014 29,044 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 28,742 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 28,741 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 28,238 miles

n/s/f corner of bumper missing - no sharp edges

surface corrosion to outer sills - may need attention prior to next test

Fail 8 Jun 2012 28,238 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/f corner of bumper missing - no sharp edges

surface corrosion to outer sills - may need attention prior to next test

Pass 8 Jun 2011 27,798 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 27,798 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 7 May 2010 27,038 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 25,876 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 25,428 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 22,749 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 18,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 13,004 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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AD52 BEX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD52 BEX, 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 AD52 BEX registered?

AD52 BEX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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