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BL52 UAN

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,330 mi
Last recorded72,330 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 72,330 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 66,141 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output steamed up (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 62,024 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 4 Nov 2015 62,024 miles

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

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

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 4 Nov 2014 48,248 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 35,939 miles

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

offside steering rack joint has play

Fail 15 Nov 2013 35,939 miles

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

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

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

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

offside steering rack joint has play

Pass 27 Nov 2012 19,013 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both wiperblades split at ends but clearing screen

Fail 27 Nov 2012 19,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both wiperblades split at ends but clearing screen

Pass 29 Nov 2011 8,081 miles

both rear tyres have cracks on tread area by side walls

Pass 12 Nov 2010 6,450 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 5,837 miles

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 24 Sep 2008 4,598 miles

handbrake slight travel

Pass 8 Oct 2007 4,166 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 3,237 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 UAN 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 80%.

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 UAN, 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 UAN registered?

BL52 UAN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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