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BN52 LLJ

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,497 mi
Last recorded50,497 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 50,497 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 40,765 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 40,765 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 31,308 miles

N/S/R Tyre Cracked/Perished

O/S/R Tyre Cracked/Perished

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 31,308 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre Cracked/Perished

O/S/R Tyre Cracked/Perished

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 31,100 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 30,896 miles

n/s/inner flich corroding

o/s sill starting to corrode

play in n/s/f suspension mountain

Pass 13 Jan 2012 29,592 miles

front brake pads 75% worn

n/s front inner wing starting to corrode

Fail 13 Jan 2012 29,592 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

n/s front inner wing starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jan 2011 24,697 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 24,353 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 23,595 miles

spare tyre below legal limit

Pass 11 Jan 2008 21,180 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 16,725 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 12,303 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 12,303 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 LLJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LLJ, 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 LLJ registered?

BN52 LLJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is BN52 LLJ safe to buy?

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