MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,091 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe leaking Near filter (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Body corrosion.
EML ON.
Nearside Front Play in inner track rod.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has deep cracking on tread. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm bushes perished with age.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has deep cracking on tread. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Tailgate very hard to open on key.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight play n/s/f steering rack end
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
advise offside front wheel slight brake bind
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise offside front wheel slight brake bind
advise nearside & offside rear tyres side walls perishing
advise offside front wishbone bush
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
advise offside front tyre
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BD52 SWZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 BD52 SWZ, 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 BD52 SWZ registered?
BD52 SWZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 January 2003.
Is BD52 SWZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for BD52 SWZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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