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BL52 BFX

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

31,038 mi
Last recorded31,038 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2014 31,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 31,038 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 79,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2013 79,544 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 74,877 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 71,707 miles

n/s/f tyre worn edges, sills blistered not holed,

Fail 11 Jul 2011 71,707 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn edges, sills blistered not holed,

Pass 10 Jul 2010 65,802 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r seat belt not tested, o/s and n/s/f wishbone rear bushes worn, slight damage n/s/f wheel rim, thermostate housing leaking,

Fail 8 Jul 2010 65,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

child seat fitted n/s/r seat belt not tested, o/s and n/s/f wishbone rear bushes worn, slight damage n/s/f wheel rim, thermostate housing leaking,

Pass 6 Jul 2009 55,938 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 55,938 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front wipers split, o/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting, gears selector seal leaking,

Pass 15 Jul 2008 48,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

o/s/f wishbone,rear bush starting to split...

Pass 26 Jun 2007 40,576 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 32,753 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 BFX 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 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 BFX, 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 BFX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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