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BL52 AYT

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

67,961 mi
Last recorded67,961 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 AYT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2017 67,961 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 cracking (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 65,965 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 65,965 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2015 63,547 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside sill rusty

Fail 3 Feb 2015 63,547 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

chassis rusty

front floor rusty

nearside sill rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2014 61,963 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2014 61,963 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2013 52,837 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2012 47,151 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 47,151 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 42,135 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 42,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 35,931 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 31,677 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 26,529 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 26,529 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 24,339 miles

near side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Feb 2006 19,085 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2006 19,045 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 AYT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AYT, 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 BL52 AYT registered?

BL52 AYT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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