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BL52 TYO

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,878 mi
Last recorded136,878 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 136,878 miles

underbody has areas which have been coated

Fail 7 Jan 2015 136,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine warning light illuminated

underbody has areas which have been coated

Pass 7 Jan 2014 125,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 125,639 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 124,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 112,928 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 105,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2011 94,012 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 82,196 miles

GENERAL EXHAUST CORROSION NO LEAKS OR BLOWS AT PRESENT

OIL AT BASE OF DIPSTICK AREA ALONG SUMP AND BETWEEN ENGINE/G/BOX AREA

SLIGHT CORROSION AT FUEL FILTER NOT EXCESSIVE

SLIGHT CORROSION PAS PIPES NOT EXCESSIVE AT PRESENT

SLIGHT SMEARING FRONT WIPERS YELLOW MARKERS SHOWING

V/SLIGHT CRACKING REAR AXLE BUSHES NOT EXCESSIVE

Pass 23 Jan 2009 75,884 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 62,269 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 62,262 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 49,935 miles

all tyre outer sidewall starting to split

dampness at pas pump

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot slight leak of grease

o/s/f & n/s/f suspension arm bushes peeling

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres thorn in sidewall

Fail 27 Jan 2006 38,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 38,729 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 TYO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TYO, 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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BL52 TYO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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