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BL52 AZC

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,293 mi
Last recorded58,293 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 AZC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 58,293 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 58,293 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 51,973 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 51,972 miles

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

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

front brake discs warped

Pass 26 Mar 2012 46,242 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 46,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 41,443 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 36,820 miles

advise slight play in n/s advise slight play in n/s o/s steering rack

Pass 21 Apr 2009 32,226 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 27,395 miles

n/s tyre on limit

Pass 19 Mar 2007 22,126 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 22,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 17,926 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 15 Mar 2006 17,904 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

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 AZC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AZC, 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 AZC registered?

BL52 AZC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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The MOT history for BL52 AZC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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