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BD52 SWZ

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

38,091 mi
Last recorded38,091 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 SWZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2017 38,091 miles

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.

Pass 14 Dec 2015 32,987 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 6 Jul 2012 32,370 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 32,370 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 22,781 miles

advise offside front wheel slight brake bind

Fail 29 Jun 2010 22,781 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 17,865 miles

advise nearside & offside rear tyres side walls perishing

advise offside front wishbone bush

Pass 16 Jan 2008 13,364 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 12,989 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 12,989 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 12,040 miles

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.

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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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?

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