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BG52 BNV

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

48,708 mi
Last recorded48,708 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 BNV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 48,708 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 35,969 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both have slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 32,715 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 32,705 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 23,373 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 23,373 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 23,303 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 23,303 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 23,138 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 23,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 22,929 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 22,779 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 23,580 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 22,387 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2009 22,387 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2008 22,120 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 21,811 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 12,352 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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BG52 BNV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BG52 BNV, 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 BNV registered?

BG52 BNV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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