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BP52 EKD

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

76,889 mi
Last recorded76,889 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 EKD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2019 76,889 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside front suspension top mountings have play/wear,

Pass 25 Jan 2018 75,325 miles

Offside Front subframe mounting point slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2017 7,261 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 69,766 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nsf and osf (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate damaged

oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2016 69,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nsf and osf (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate damaged

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 67,061 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front bumper end cap loose

Pass 1 Feb 2014 63,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2014 63,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 54,493 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 54,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 46,223 miles

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

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

four wheel trims fitted.

Fail 2 Feb 2012 46,223 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

four wheel trims fitted.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 38,212 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 31,828 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 31,828 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 28,201 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 28,201 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 24,419 miles

Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 24,419 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 20,309 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 14,914 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 EKD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BP52 EKD, 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 EKD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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