MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,738 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine fault lamp illuminated.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine fault lamp illuminated.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
rear wiper split
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front 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 Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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BT52 EBZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 BT52 EBZ, 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 BT52 EBZ registered?
BT52 EBZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 January 2003.
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