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BP52 EVH

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,276 mi
Last recorded117,276 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 EVH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 117,276 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 117,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 108,116 miles

damage to nearside rear wing

Fail 25 Feb 2016 108,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to nearside rear wing

Pass 24 Feb 2015 97,425 miles

surface corrotion to both outer sills

Pass 25 Feb 2014 88,343 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 88,343 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 80,098 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 72,959 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 72,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 65,154 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 51,551 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

damage to nearside rear quarter panel

offside rear light unit damaged and repaired with tape

Pass 22 Feb 2010 51,551 miles

damage to nearside rear quarter panel

offside rear light unit damaged and repaired with tape

Pass 26 Feb 2009 48,532 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 48,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 40,149 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 20 Feb 2008 40,149 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 23 Feb 2007 31,799 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2007 31,799 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 22,714 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 22,714 miles

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)

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

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 EVH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EVH, 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 EVH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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