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BL52 BYK

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,812 mi
Last recorded65,812 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 BYK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 65,812 miles

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

front brake flexi-hoses perished

Fail 15 Sep 2016 65,799 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S middle outer sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear under sills (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake flexi-hoses perished

Pass 10 Sep 2015 63,739 miles

Front brake flexi-hoses very slightly perrished

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F and N/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 60,377 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 60,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front brake flexi-hoses slightly perrished

O/S/F tyre on legal limit

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 56,634 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 56,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 53,263 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 53,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

N/S/F tyre worn on edges

N/S/R coil spring boken (still seating ok)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 47,704 miles

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

approx 2mm left on front brake pads

Pass 26 Jul 2010 42,112 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 42,101 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 32,169 miles

O/S/F tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 11 Jul 2007 25,052 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 25,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 18,069 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 BYK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue 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 BYK, 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 BYK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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