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BL52 VWD

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

63,828 mi
Last recorded63,828 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 63,828 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 63,816 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 61,348 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 56,422 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 53,321 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 53,308 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 53,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 53,147 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in two places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 52,048 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear quater panel damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2015 52,048 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear quater panel damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2014 48,041 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 48,041 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 44,737 miles

both outer sills corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 42,546 miles

offside outer sill starting to rust

Pass 14 Jul 2011 39,910 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 37,749 miles

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

refer to section 2 overleaf

Fail 14 Jul 2010 37,749 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside rear tyres are deterioated and splitting

refer to section 2 overleaf

Fail 15 Jul 2009 35,295 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 35,295 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 32,550 miles

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

o/s/r seat belt incorrectly routed

Fail 29 Jan 2009 32,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

o/s/r seat belt incorrectly routed

Pass 4 Feb 2008 23,468 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 19,727 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 14,751 miles

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

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

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

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 VWD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VWD, 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 VWD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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