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BP52 EKR

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,184 mi
Last recorded55,184 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 EKR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 55,184 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 51,821 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 51,795 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 49,422 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 49,365 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 48,467 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

o/s front steering arm has movement

Fail 13 Aug 2010 48,467 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

o/s front steering arm has movement

Pass 13 Oct 2009 46,809 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 46,809 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 44,080 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 44,080 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 41,191 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 35,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 35,071 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 25,634 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 25,634 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 EKR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EKR, 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 BP52 EKR registered?

BP52 EKR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is BP52 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP52 EKR shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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