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BP52 TKJ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,797 mi
Last recorded59,797 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 59,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint not sealed (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2016 59,740 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill has two holes (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint not sealed (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2016 53,334 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 49,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 49,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 44,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 44,560 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 41,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 41,385 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 38,834 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 38,834 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 35,837 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 33,066 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 33,066 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front wiper starting to split

Oil lecel low

Fail 26 Feb 2009 28,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front wishbone bushes unbonding,front brake discs wearing thin

play in osf top shock absorber mount

tread low on nsf tyre,rear tyres splitting

Pass 26 Feb 2009 28,941 miles

front wishbone bushes unbonding,front brake discs wearing thin

play in osf top shock absorber mount

tread low on nsf tyre,rear tyres splitting

Pass 1 Mar 2008 25,502 miles

front wishbone bushes unbonding,play in front top shock absorber mounts,rear tyres cracking,brake fluid low

Pass 27 Feb 2007 21,700 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 21,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 18,183 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 18,183 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front wishbone bushes unbonding

play in shock absorber top mounts

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

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