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BP52 FBE

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

102,687 mi
Last recorded102,687 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2016 102,687 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Advise slight corrosion to nearside rear metal brake pipe

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

Offside Front Advise play top shock mount

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

advise slight corrosion to both inner and outersills

Pass 26 Feb 2015 99,688 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 99,688 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 96,014 miles

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

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

offside bonnet hinge seized

Fail 27 Mar 2014 95,942 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

offside bonnet hinge seized

Pass 3 Aug 2012 85,254 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 85,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 80,466 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 80,466 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 69,017 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 69,017 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 57,664 miles

Near side front tyre starting to get low!

Fail 13 Feb 2009 57,664 miles

Near side front tyre starting to get low!

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 47,271 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 35,314 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 23,632 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 23,632 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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 FBE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FBE, 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 FBE registered?

BP52 FBE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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