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BN52 KZC

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

66,309 mi
Last recorded66,309 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 KZC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2018 66,309 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 60,301 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 60,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 57,396 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 57,396 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 47,284 miles

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

corrosen o/s sil at rear

Fail 10 May 2014 47,284 miles

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

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

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

corrosen o/s sil at rear

Fail 16 May 2013 43,425 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 43,425 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 42,268 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 May 2011 39,539 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 36,199 miles

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

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 7 Mar 2009 31,927 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 31,854 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 29,061 miles

slight play n/s front top shock bush/bearing

spare tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges

Fail 29 Feb 2008 29,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play n/s front top shock bush/bearing

spare tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Mar 2007 23,769 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 3 Feb 2006 17,719 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 17,630 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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BN52 KZC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BN52 KZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN52 KZC registered?

BN52 KZC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is BN52 KZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 KZC shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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