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AG52 BBN

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

48,150 mi
Last recorded48,150 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 BBN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 48,150 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear slight corrosion both sides

Pass 11 Jan 2017 42,069 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge both sides

Pass 6 Jan 2016 35,619 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 35,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 29,726 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 29,724 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 22,938 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both top suspension mounts have play

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s sill getting weak

Fail 19 Mar 2014 22,938 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both top suspension mounts have play

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s sill getting weak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 13,650 miles

o/s/r steel brake pipe starting to corrode

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both top suspension mounts slight play

Fail 14 Mar 2013 13,650 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both top suspension mounts slight play

n/s wiper blade split but still cleaning sreen

o/s/r steel brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 21 Mar 2012 3,023 miles

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 92,356 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 92,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 79,563 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 79,547 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 64,947 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 64,935 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 54,545 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 54,417 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 42,504 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 30,941 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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AG52 BBN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AG52 BBN, 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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AG52 BBN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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