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BL52 VWA

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,803 mi
Last recorded55,803 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 55,803 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 51,726 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 51,726 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 48,765 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 48,765 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,953 miles

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 43,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 40,044 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 40,044 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,413 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 34,037 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 30,266 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 29,519 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 29,519 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 22,311 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 22,311 miles

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

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

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

front wiper blades split

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 VWA 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 68.8%.

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 VWA, 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 VWA registered?

BL52 VWA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is BL52 VWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 VWA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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