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BP52 TKF

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,420 mi
Last recorded47,420 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2026 47,420 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 47,360 miles

General corrosion throughout

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 47,237 miles

General corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 47,020 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 46,734 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 46,109 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 45,108 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Offside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 45,108 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front floor corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Offside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 43,751 miles

Both sides outer sills and front floor corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2018 42,132 miles

Outer sills and floor corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 40,304 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 38,752 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 38,752 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Feb 2015 36,995 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wiper blades are torn

headlamp aim on minimum heights

Fail 16 Feb 2015 36,994 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)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wiper blades are torn

headlamp aim on minimum heights

Pass 19 Feb 2014 35,512 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 18 Feb 2014 35,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 18 Feb 2013 33,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 31,957 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 29,964 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 27,203 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 23,544 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 20,028 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 20,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 16,876 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 13,739 miles

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

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 TKF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TKF, 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 TKF registered?

BP52 TKF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 February 2003.

Is BP52 TKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP52 TKF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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