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BK52 WUM

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,772 mi
Last recorded79,772 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 79,772 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

Front nearside and offside top mounts have slight play

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 79,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside and offside chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front nearside and offside top mounts have slight play

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jan 2015 69,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 59,173 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre starting to split

under car corrosion but not holed

Pass 26 Jan 2012 56,000 miles

nsf top mount slight play

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 51,184 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 51,184 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 45,317 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/side sill rusting

Fail 23 Jan 2010 45,317 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/side sill rusting

Pass 24 Jan 2009 39,356 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jan 2009 39,356 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 34,106 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 27,651 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 19,647 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 WUM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BK52 WUM, 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 WUM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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