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AD52 BYW

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

309 mi
Last recorded309 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 BYW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 309 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower A post outter seal and inner seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body above axle mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower A post outter seal and inner seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body above axle mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 258 miles

Brake fluid contaminated Green (1.8 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 both sides inner rear seals (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seat mounting & outer seal. yellow chalk. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced x2 both sides above axel mounting points. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses x4 perished/deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated + play in joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear deteriorated. (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 97,289 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 97,289 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Manifold end loose (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 92,198 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear inner wing badly corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2019 92,070 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bolt loose (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear inner wing badly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2018 76,651 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside front floors and chassis members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside previously welded (Sills and area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills and areas nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 76,651 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside front floors and chassis members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside previously welded (Sills and area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills and areas nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 73,865 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 73,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 71,739 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 71,739 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 68,944 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 68,942 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 64,825 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 59,718 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 54,657 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 49,895 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 44,877 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 39,380 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 33,745 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 28,038 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 22,964 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 18,327 miles

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

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

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 BYW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AD52 BYW, 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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AD52 BYW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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