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BL52 BVJ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,982 mi
Last recorded64,982 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 64,982 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 64,234 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system

some corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

Pass 26 Mar 2024 63,639 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

some corrosion to brake discs

Fail 26 Mar 2024 63,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

some corrosion to brake discs

wear and deterioration to rear tyres/worn on edges

Pass 1 Apr 2023 63,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre wearing thin

rear nearside and offside tyres wearing thin on inner edges

some corrosion to exhaust system

some corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

Pass 25 May 2022 63,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 63,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 63,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 63,284 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe had slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 63,133 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 63,133 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 62,767 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 62,281 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 61,611 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 260,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 260,835 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,106 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the edge

Pass 29 Mar 2012 59,405 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 58,868 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 58,868 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 58,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 54,203 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 54,145 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 40,618 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 35,313 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 26,114 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 26,114 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 BVJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BVJ, 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 BVJ registered?

BL52 BVJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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