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BN52 UMY

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,930 mi
Last recorded16,930 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 16,930 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 16,870 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 16,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/65R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 16,662 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 16,547 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 16,371 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 16,106 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 15,678 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 15,380 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 15,380 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 14,895 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 14,895 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 14,314 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 14,314 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 13,812 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 13,812 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 13,111 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 12,370 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 12,370 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 11,666 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 11,666 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 10,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 9,852 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 8,902 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 8,902 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 7,987 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 7,987 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 6,651 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 5,457 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 UMY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UMY, 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

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What year was BN52 UMY registered?

BN52 UMY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is BN52 UMY safe to buy?

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