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BN52 PXS

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,024 mi
Last recorded86,024 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 PXS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 86,024 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 86,024 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 72,353 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front wipers smeer

n/s/f inner c.v gaitor leaking

n/s/r light instrument cluster insecure

Fail 11 Dec 2015 72,348 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush (2.5.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre perishing slightly

front discs deteriorated

front wipers smeer

n/s/f inner c.v gaitor leaking

n/s/r light instrument cluster insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2014 57,875 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 47,823 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing badly on both edges (no cords)

o/s/f door lock stiff

o/s/f lower arm rear bush split

rear bench seat loose

Pass 13 Dec 2012 42,587 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 42,521 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 37,389 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 37,338 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 31,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

both rear tyres showing signs of age and beginning to crack on sidewalls

outer sills beginning to show signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2010 31,597 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

both rear tyres showing signs of age and beginning to crack on sidewalls

outer sills beginning to show signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2009 26,692 miles

front wiper blades starting to split on ends still clear screen effectively

nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor leaking grease

Fail 5 Dec 2009 26,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front wiper blades starting to split on ends still clear screen effectively

nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor leaking grease

Pass 5 Dec 2008 22,059 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 21,117 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 20,287 miles

slight dent in n/s/f outer wheel

Pass 13 Jan 2006 14,215 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 PXS is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PXS, 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 PXS is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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