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BG52 BWK

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

30,832 mi
Last recorded30,832 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 BWK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 30,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 May 2014 30,830 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 May 2013 28,307 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 25,080 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 25,078 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 19,290 miles

offside outer sill corroding

Fail 26 Oct 2011 19,290 miles

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

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

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

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

offside outer sill corroding

Pass 29 Nov 2010 14,344 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 14,344 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

offside and nearside front bottom suspension arms rear bushes seperating

Pass 7 Dec 2009 6,498 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 6,498 miles

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

nearside front bottom suspension arm rear bush seperating

offside front bottom suspension arm rear bush seperating

Pass 10 Dec 2008 96,865 miles

nearside and offside front bottom suspensio n arms bottom bushes seperating

Fail 10 Dec 2008 96,865 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

nearside and offside front bottom suspensio n arms bottom bushes seperating

Pass 3 Dec 2007 85,130 miles

offside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 9 Dec 2006 64,843 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 64,843 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 41,820 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 BWK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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