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BT52 EEJ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,057 mi
Last recorded46,057 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 EEJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 46,057 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 46,057 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 45,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2018 45,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective and o/s/f (no pattern) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 45,490 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 45,487 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s front floor (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

advise sills badly corroded not holed at this time

Pass 19 Jul 2016 45,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 44,496 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 43,967 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 43,301 miles

slight corrosion offside front floor

Pass 16 Jul 2012 42,660 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush starting to seperate

Fail 16 Jul 2012 42,656 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush starting to seperate

Pass 4 Jul 2011 41,905 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 41,185 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 41,182 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 40,336 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 40,336 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 39,382 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 35,321 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 25,020 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 18,101 miles

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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BT52 EEJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT52 EEJ, 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 EEJ registered?

BT52 EEJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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