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BL52 VGU

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

69,231 mi
Last recorded69,231 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 69,231 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 69,231 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.2.6)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 66,123 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

o/s/front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2016 66,123 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

o/s/front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2015 62,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaurst corroded front raer

Fail 5 Aug 2015 62,055 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaurst corroded front raer

Pass 8 Mar 2014 58,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 58,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 54,568 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY DISTORTED.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 54,568 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY DISTORTED.

Pass 10 Mar 2012 50,682 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 50,682 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 48,701 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 46,878 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 40,816 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2010 40,810 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

o/s n/s rear tyres damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2009 36,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,630 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,364 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 24,232 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 24,232 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 18,109 miles

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

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 VGU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VGU, 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 VGU registered?

BL52 VGU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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The MOT history for BL52 VGU shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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