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BJ52 XLN

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

54,434 mi
Last recorded54,434 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 XLN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 54,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 54,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 42,267 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 27,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 27,729 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 26,385 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 23,946 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 21,572 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 19,198 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 15,682 miles

Both front tyres are starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Apr 2011 10,557 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 10,099 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 8,420 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 7,350 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 6,152 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 4,867 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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BJ52 XLN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 BJ52 XLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ52 XLN registered?

BJ52 XLN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 February 2003.

Is BJ52 XLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ52 XLN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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