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BN52 XYA

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,072 mi
Last recorded44,072 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2018 44,072 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 42,217 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 38,646 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended on lower arm (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill front of axle heavy corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 35,297 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

nearside rear tyre is cracked and perished

offside front tyre is worn on the inner and outer egdes

offside rear tyre is cracked and perished

the fuel filter is corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 32,834 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front, rear lower arm bushes are lifting slightly

fuel filter is corroded

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2013 29,904 miles

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

o/s/r tyre outer wall perished

Fail 2 Apr 2013 29,904 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre outer wall perished

Pass 20 Apr 2012 26,570 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 20,219 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 17,289 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 11,903 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 11,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 7,196 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 4,157 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 1,468 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 XYA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XYA, 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 XYA registered?

BN52 XYA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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