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BG52 BJO

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,032 mi
Last recorded99,032 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 BJO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 99,032 miles

corrosion to front floor sections,boot floor and around fuel cap area

n/s mirror glass broken and mirror loose

Pass 26 Jan 2015 88,950 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes corroded o/s/r

n/s mirror glass broken

n/s/f inner brake pad low

slight play located at steering wheel

Pass 21 Jan 2014 76,276 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 76,276 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 64,180 miles

floor sections corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2012 55,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2012 55,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre worn thin on outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2011 43,313 miles

o/s/f cv gaiter twisted

Pass 9 Oct 2009 38,472 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 38,467 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 33,817 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 33,801 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 30,632 miles

O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL STARTING TO CRACK

Fail 12 Feb 2008 30,601 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 12 Feb 2007 22,570 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 22,570 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 18,642 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 18,410 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 18,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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BG52 BJO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BG52 BJO, 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 BG52 BJO registered?

BG52 BJO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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