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BG52 BWW

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,949 mi
Last recorded77,949 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 77,949 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 74,118 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 70,405 miles

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2011 66,302 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 61,045 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 61,009 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 49,740 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 46,026 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 45,951 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 37,490 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 29,756 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 21,892 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 21,891 miles

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

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

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

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 BWW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BWW, 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 BWW registered?

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

Is BG52 BWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 BWW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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