CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN52 LBZ

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

69,222 mi
Last recorded69,222 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 69,222 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush 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)

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

front exhaust mount slightly corroded

front outer sills / offside front floor and chassis area slightly corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 60,753 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

corrosion to prescribed areas

nearside front outer sill corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

rear wiper blade perished

Fail 5 Feb 2014 60,753 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

corrosion to prescribed areas

nearside front outer sill corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 13 Feb 2013 53,962 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside wiper blade split

offside front floor/inner sill corroded

rear wiper blade perished

Fail 13 Feb 2013 53,962 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside wiper blade split

offside front floor/inner sill corroded

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 9 Feb 2012 47,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2012 47,143 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2011 40,001 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 40,001 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 34,241 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 34,241 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 34,191 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 33,102 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 29,918 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 29,917 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 27,401 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 27,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 23,405 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 23,403 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Front 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN52 LBZ 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 LBZ, 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

How do I check the history of BN52 LBZ?

You can check the full history of BN52 LBZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN52 LBZ registered?

BN52 LBZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is BN52 LBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 LBZ 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.

Does BN52 LBZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN52 LBZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.