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BP52 EJA

2003 Ford Ka

Pink Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,774 mi
Last recorded68,774 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 EJA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 68,774 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 67,812 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

accident damage to rear

n/s sill lip deteriated

Fail 20 Oct 2011 67,812 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

accident damage to rear

n/s sill lip deteriated

Fail 5 Oct 2010 58,939 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

boot floor under car crumpled raer of suspension os f chassis corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 58,939 miles

boot floor under car crumpled raer of suspension os f chassis corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2010 58,901 miles

ns rear os front tyre treads low damage to boot floor os f inner wing corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2009 54,729 miles

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

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

nearside front cross member slightly damaged

rear boot floor slightly damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2009 54,728 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

nearside front cross member slightly damaged

rear boot floor slightly damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2008 49,483 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 49,482 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 48,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 48,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 41,371 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 41,366 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 19,559 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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BP52 EJA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Pink with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BP52 EJA, 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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BP52 EJA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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