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BN52 UTB

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

80,446 mi
Last recorded80,446 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2017 80,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

battery light on

damage to nearside quarter panel and door

damage to offside quarter panel

front discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 Feb 2016 75,517 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 75,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 70,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

damage o/s/r wing area

exhaust corroded

fuel flap area showing corosion

o/s/f and n/s/f floor areas showing corrosion

o/s/r beam axle mounting area showing corrosion

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2015 70,249 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

damage o/s/r wing area

exhaust corroded

fuel flap area showing corosion

o/s/f and n/s/f floor areas showing corrosion

o/s/r beam axle mounting area showing corrosion

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 64,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

corrosion around fuel flap area

damage to off side quarter panel

off side wiper slightly split on edges

Fail 21 Jan 2014 64,570 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

corrosion around fuel flap area

damage to off side quarter panel

off side wiper slightly split on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2013 58,444 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 58,444 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 52,793 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 52,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 48,132 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 26 Jan 2010 43,118 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 43,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 36,799 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 36,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 29,860 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 23,875 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 17,565 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 UTB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UTB, 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 UTB registered?

BN52 UTB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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The MOT history for BN52 UTB shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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