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BL52 WKH

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,560 mi
Last recorded98,560 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 98,560 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 96,302 miles

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 96,302 miles

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

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 95,102 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 93,740 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery light on

Pass 2 Feb 2013 93,740 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery light on

Pass 7 Feb 2012 91,820 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 88,384 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 84,674 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 84,672 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 82,329 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 68,792 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 68,792 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 54,588 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 54,587 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 46,121 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2006 46,121 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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 WKH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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