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BP52 ELX

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

45,393 mi
Last recorded45,393 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 ELX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 45,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 45,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 44,676 miles

Indicator self cancel poor

Spare wheel missing

Fail 11 Jan 2018 44,628 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Indicator self cancel poor

Nearside Front Tyre 2001

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low on edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre 2007

Offside Front Tyre 2006

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre 2002

Rear view mirror missing

Spare wheel missing

Pass 11 Jan 2017 40,808 miles

Front & rear wiper blades poor

Front side light bulbs appear dim

Fuel filter rusting

Inner & outer rear sills rusting

N/s/f wheel inner & outer bead distorted

O/s/r wheel bearing getting noisy

Oil filter rusting & weeping from seal

Spare tyre flat

rear tyres perished & cracked (2002)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 40,808 miles

Front & rear wiper blades poor

Front side light bulbs appear dim

Fuel filter rusting

Inner & outer rear sills rusting

N/s/f wheel inner & outer bead distorted

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

O/s/r wheel bearing getting noisy

Oil filter rusting & weeping from seal

Spare tyre flat

rear tyres perished & cracked (2002)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 38,949 miles

front sidelights dim

n/s/f tyre 2001 !

n/s/f tyre inner rim bead distorted

o/s/f shock absorber soft

o/s/r tyre 2002 !

spare tyre flat

Fail 11 Jan 2016 38,949 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front sidelights dim

n/s/f tyre 2001 !

n/s/f tyre inner rim bead distorted

o/s/f shock absorber soft

o/s/r tyre 2002 !

spare tyre flat

Pass 16 Jan 2015 38,798 miles

left indicator self cancel not working

n/s/f wheel inner bead distorted & outer bead slightly distorted

o/s/f strut damp

o/s/f tyre inner bead slightly distorted

o/s/r tyre walls perished & cracked (2002!)

spare tyre flat !

Pass 10 Jul 2013 36,386 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 36,383 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 35,492 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front screen have scratches

Pass 15 Jun 2011 33,775 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 33,775 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 29,466 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2010 29,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 27,097 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 26,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 19,374 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 19,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 14,237 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 ELX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red 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 ELX, 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 ELX registered?

BP52 ELX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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