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BN52 URX

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

47,362 mi
Last recorded47,362 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 URX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 47,362 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 38,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

slight wear both side front top mounting

Pass 11 Mar 2022 30,202 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 30,199 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 28,448 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 27,726 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 27,109 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 26,106 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 26,104 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Coolant low

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 25,263 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 24,160 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 22,962 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 22,962 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 21,398 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight cuts in inner and outer sidewall

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 21,398 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight cuts in inner and outer sidewall

Fail 5 Feb 2013 19,930 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre has slight cut to inner sidewall

Pass 5 Feb 2013 19,930 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight cut to inner sidewall

Pass 4 Feb 2012 18,307 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 16,443 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 14,474 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 12,709 miles

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Pass 6 Feb 2008 10,840 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 8,738 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 6,549 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 URX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 URX, 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 URX?

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What year was BN52 URX registered?

BN52 URX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is BN52 URX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 URX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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