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BL52 AUJ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,172 mi
Last recorded91,172 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 AUJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2017 91,172 miles

Oil leak on engine ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 91,153 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc no clips boot off & rubber hard (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak on engine ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 84,073 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 84,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2012 80,824 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 80,824 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 65,195 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 56,371 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 56,208 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 48,242 miles

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 25 Jun 2009 48,242 miles

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

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 18 Jun 2008 41,131 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 33,320 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 33,320 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 16,481 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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BL52 AUJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BL52 AUJ, 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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BL52 AUJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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