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BL52 WHH

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,355 mi
Last recorded69,355 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2016 69,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion filler cap area (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 69,326 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering joint worn

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 69,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner steering joint worn

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 63,314 miles

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

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

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

condition of steering rack

Pass 19 Aug 2013 56,909 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 48,432 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 48,432 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 27 Jul 2011 44,292 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 44,292 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 40,746 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 36,455 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 36,455 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 33,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear view mirror missing

Fail 22 Jul 2008 33,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear view mirror missing

Fail 3 Jul 2007 28,463 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 28,463 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 20,955 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 26,918 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 WHH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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