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BT52 EHE

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,848 mi
Last recorded76,848 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 76,848 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion building on nearside sill

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

Fail 4 Jun 2013 76,848 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on outer shoulders

corrosion building on nearside sill

offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2012 72,999 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 72,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 70,827 miles

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

corrosion in several areas of underbody

Fail 28 Jun 2011 70,826 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

corrosion in several areas of underbody

Pass 30 Jun 2010 66,119 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 May 2009 55,680 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 48,289 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 48,289 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 38,353 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 38,353 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 31,251 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 26,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 EHE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EHE, 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 EHE registered?

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

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