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BL52 WGX

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

68,693 mi
Last recorded68,693 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 68,693 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 68,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

rear axle bushes deteriorated

various areas of corrosion under vehicle but not considered excessive

Fail 5 Jan 2015 64,200 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 64,200 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 59,450 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 59,450 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 57,282 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 57,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advice airbag light on

Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,900 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 23 Mar 2012 51,898 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Mar 2011 46,950 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting 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)

air bag light on

offside inner front brake disc scored/worn

Fail 18 Mar 2011 46,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,825 miles

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

airbag light on

Fail 26 Mar 2010 41,825 miles

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

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 17 Mar 2009 32,809 miles

both front tyres getting low

slight fluid leak from clutch pipe to clutch master cylinder

Fail 17 Mar 2009 32,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

both front tyres getting low

slight fluid leak from clutch pipe to clutch master cylinder

Pass 8 Mar 2008 27,421 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 23,767 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 23,749 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Mar 2006 22,320 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 22,320 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 WGX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 WGX, 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 WGX registered?

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

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