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BL52 BHP

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,532 mi
Last recorded74,532 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2014 74,532 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 74,532 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 68,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 68,823 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 63,697 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 12 Jul 2011 58,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 58,479 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 52,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 47,980 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 46,927 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 46,927 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 44,420 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 44,420 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 34,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Right hand rear lamp lens damaged.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 34,567 miles

Right hand rear lamp lens damaged.

Pass 5 Jan 2006 26,174 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 BHP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BHP, 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 BHP registered?

BL52 BHP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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