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BO52 MCK

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,924 mi
Last recorded72,924 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO52 MCK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 72,924 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch/suspension tower. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 72,919 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch/suspension tower. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 70,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 68,255 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 65,607 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Screen damage outside swept area.

Pass 29 Nov 2016 62,944 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level and contaminated (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 26 Nov 2016 62,914 miles

Fuel tank leaking Filler pipe wet at tank (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level and contaminated (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 30 Nov 2015 60,047 miles

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

corrosion on offside rear chassis rail

crack in front screen

offside registration plate lamp loose

slight corrosion on boot floor/rear panel

slight oil stains on engine and gearbox

very slight noise evident from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 27 Nov 2015 60,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush unbonded and arm sat on subframe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush unbonded and arm sat on subframe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished exposing cord (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished exposing cord (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

corrosion on offside rear chassis rail

crack in front screen

offside front abs wiring loom not correctly located

offside registration plate lamp loose

play in offside front antiroll bar link arm

slight corrosion on boot floor/rear panel

slight oil stains on engine and gearbox

very slight noise evident from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Nov 2014 56,649 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 49,496 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 44,543 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 42,456 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 42,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,586 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 36,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 32,602 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 32,602 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2009 28,550 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 28,550 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 May 2008 22,293 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2008 22,293 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 17,827 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 14,651 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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BO52 MCK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BO52 MCK, 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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BO52 MCK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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