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BN52 KZW

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,848 mi
Last recorded97,848 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 97,848 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 97,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened chassis leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 95,074 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 95,074 miles

Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) both front (2.2.D.2b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear around br hose mount (2.4.A.3)

n/s rear flex hose insecure

Fail 18 Oct 2017 94,993 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play RACK JOINT (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions ROTATION (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL BELOW DOOR (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL, BELOW DOOR (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL,BEHIND AXLE BUSH (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak REAR OF ENGINE ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 88,492 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Oct 2016 88,492 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 78,842 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust corroded

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

Slight play in rack

Fail 12 Oct 2015 78,842 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Slight play in rack

Pass 1 Oct 2014 65,912 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S front tyre cut in side wall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 57,559 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 57,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front tyres wearing thin 2 to 3 mm

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 47,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 47,716 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 32,194 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 31,332 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 31,332 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2010 28,433 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 28,433 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 25,620 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 23,231 miles

Both rear tyres have deep cuts at sidewall / tread edges.

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 24 Jan 2008 22,400 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 18,614 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 14,525 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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BN52 KZW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KZW, 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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BN52 KZW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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