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BK52 WWS

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

52,989 mi
Last recorded52,989 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 WWS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 52,989 miles

vehicle has fresh underseal on UNDERSIDE

Pass 8 Jan 2014 50,973 miles

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

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

o/s rear outer sill/sill back developing corrosion

rear axle beam bushes splitting

slight play in steering rack o/s inner joint

Fail 8 Jan 2014 50,973 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)

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

o/s rear outer sill/sill back developing corrosion

rear axle beam bushes splitting

slight play in steering rack o/s inner joint

Pass 7 Jan 2013 48,786 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)

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 46,158 miles

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

o/s inner rack joint slightly worn

slight play in o/s/f strut top bearing

Fail 12 Jan 2012 46,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

interior mirror not fitted

o/s inner rack joint slightly worn

slight play in o/s/f strut top bearing

Pass 12 Jan 2011 44,772 miles

o/s front lower suspension arm rear bush slight splitting

rear brake balance slightly uneven

some wear/play in front strut top mountings

Fail 12 Jan 2011 44,772 miles

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

interior rear view mirror missing

o/s front lower suspension arm rear bush slight splitting

rear brake balance slightly uneven

some wear/play in front strut top mountings

Pass 18 Jan 2010 43,912 miles

o/s front lower suspension arm rear bush slight splitting

rear tyres outer walls slight perishing

slight play/wear in o/s front strut top mounting

Fail 18 Jan 2010 43,912 miles

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

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

o/s front lower suspension arm rear bush slight splitting

rear tyres outer walls slight perishing

slight play/wear in o/s front strut top mounting

Pass 6 Jan 2009 41,615 miles

o/s front lower suspension arm rear bush slight splitting

Fail 6 Jan 2009 41,615 miles

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)

o/s front lower suspension arm rear bush slight splitting

rear wiper blade slight splitting

Pass 8 Jan 2008 38,758 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 38,758 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2007 35,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 35,582 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 32,827 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 32,827 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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 WWS is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WWS, 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 BK52 WWS registered?

BK52 WWS is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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