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BK52 GXY

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,831 mi
Last recorded81,831 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 GXY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 81,831 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front suspension arms front bushes deteriorated

fuel filter corroded

leak from steering rack

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

power steering oil level at minimum

Fail 31 Jan 2017 81,709 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front suspension arms front bushes deteriorated

fuel filter corroded

leak from steering rack

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

power steering oil level at minimum

Pass 10 Feb 2016 76,053 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly and o/s front (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

both outer sills developing corrosion/weak in places

exhaust flexi section deteriorating

front inner brake pads approx. 75 percent worn

Fail 10 Feb 2016 76,053 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly and o/s front (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

both outer sills developing corrosion/weak in places

exhaust flexi section deteriorating

front inner brake pads approx. 75 percent worn

Pass 12 Feb 2015 65,063 miles

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

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

exhaust flex joint deteriated

front sections of sills corroded/weak

play in strut top bearings

Fail 12 Feb 2015 65,063 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust flex joint deteriated

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

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

front sections of sills corroded/weak

play in strut top bearings

Pass 6 Feb 2014 55,892 miles

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

outer sills developing corrosion/weak in places

Fail 6 Feb 2014 55,892 miles

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

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

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

outer sills developing corrosion/weak in places

Fail 20 Feb 2013 48,354 miles

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

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

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

o/s front and n/s front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

outer sills developing corrosion in places

Pass 20 Feb 2013 48,354 miles

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

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

o/s front and n/s front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

outer sills developing corrosion in places

Pass 21 Feb 2012 45,950 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 45,950 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 43,775 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 43,713 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 39,364 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 34,571 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 34,571 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 29,324 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 23,264 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 20,194 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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BK52 GXY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BK52 GXY, 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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BK52 GXY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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