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BN52 LFT

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,535 mi
Last recorded73,535 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 LFT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 73,535 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 68,559 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

adv nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush worn........

Fail 28 May 2014 68,553 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

adv nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush worn........

Pass 23 May 2013 65,579 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 65,579 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)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 60,762 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 53,817 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2011 53,817 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 47,340 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 42,456 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 40,230 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 34,611 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 31,427 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 26,467 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 LFT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LFT, 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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What year was BN52 LFT registered?

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

Is BN52 LFT safe to buy?

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