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BT52 GHY

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,358 mi
Last recorded66,358 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 GHY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 66,358 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded

both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Jan 2015 62,790 miles

Slight play in both front upper suspension mounts

Pass 19 Dec 2013 56,188 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perished

Fail 16 Dec 2013 56,142 miles

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 13 Dec 2012 51,927 miles

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

NSF suspension creaks

Pass 3 Jan 2012 50,728 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)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 48,445 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 43,999 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

both sides rear tyres started cracking

Pass 2 Jan 2009 40,374 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 35,001 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 35,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 29,415 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 29,415 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 22,398 miles

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

rear number plate damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2005 22,398 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

rear number plate damaged

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 GHY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GHY, 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 GHY registered?

BT52 GHY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is BT52 GHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 GHY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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