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BL52 BWV

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,185 mi
Last recorded68,185 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 BWV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 68,185 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2010 56,789 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracked (165/65TR13)

offside rear tyre cracked (165/65TR13)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 56,789 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre cracked (165/65TR13)

offside rear tyre cracked (165/65TR13)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 47,801 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 47,763 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 36,722 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 27,831 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 19,847 miles

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

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 BWV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BWV, 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 BWV registered?

BL52 BWV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 February 2003.

Is BL52 BWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 BWV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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