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BL52 VWW

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,860 mi
Last recorded72,860 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2025 72,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 69,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 65,278 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 65,278 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 60,165 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 57,155 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 57,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 54,738 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 54,408 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 48,600 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 45,348 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 42,771 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 39,052 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 36,876 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 34,206 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 31,318 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 28,490 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 25,693 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 22,635 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 19,693 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 16,638 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 13,332 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 10,290 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 VWW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VWW, 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 VWW registered?

BL52 VWW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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