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BP52 FFO

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,055 mi
Last recorded122,055 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 122,055 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 122,055 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 114,778 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 114,766 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted And Outer Bent (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor To Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot Mount Excessive Movement (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor To Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Engine Management Light On

General Underbody Corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2016 106,640 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 106,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 94,616 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 94,616 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2014 82,391 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 82,391 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 70,499 miles

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 57,631 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 46,226 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 46,073 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 35,122 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 25,018 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 20,693 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 20,693 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 17,289 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 15,202 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 15,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 FFO 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 FFO, 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 FFO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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