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BL52 VXB

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,423 mi
Last recorded67,423 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 VXB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 67,423 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s. (3.6.B.4d)

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

wiper blades nearing point where replacement necessary.

Fail 24 Feb 2017 67,421 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment probably due to broken spring. (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s. (3.6.B.4d)

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

wiper blades nearing point where replacement necessary.

Pass 27 Feb 2016 60,170 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 60,170 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired outer brake pad fitted with metal backing towards disc. (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 59,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 59,887 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 42,010 miles

Both rear tyres tread starting to get low

Coolant leak from housing on side of head

N/S/F tyre worn on edges

Oil leak from rear of head

Fail 28 Jan 2014 42,009 miles

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

Both rear tyres tread starting to get low

Coolant leak from housing on side of head

N/S/F tyre worn on edges

Oil leak from rear of head

Pass 29 Jan 2013 33,974 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 33,958 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 31,530 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 31,530 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/f wiper blade split on very end

Pass 7 Jan 2011 28,554 miles

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

front brake squeal when service brake applied

Pass 8 Jan 2010 24,404 miles

rear tyres shows signs of cracking

Fail 8 Jan 2010 24,404 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres shows signs of cracking

Pass 5 Jan 2009 19,568 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 14,822 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 10,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 6,588 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 6,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 VXB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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