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BL52 BJF

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,863 mi
Last recorded58,863 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2015 58,863 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front arches/bumper insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/r sill inner+outer + n/s/r inner+outer sill + o/s/f outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure strut top (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 43,507 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Apr 2013 39,804 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 39,804 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 35,013 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 34,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 32,496 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 32,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 30,665 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 28,619 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 28,619 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2008 26,889 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 24,164 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 20,530 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 BJF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL52 BJF registered?

BL52 BJF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is BL52 BJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 BJF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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