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BT52 GVP

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,262 mi
Last recorded71,262 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 71,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2018 71,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 68,461 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 68,461 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 66,405 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 66,405 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 64,271 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 64,271 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 62,347 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 59,407 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 25 Jan 2012 55,350 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 55,348 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 49,994 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 45,632 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 42,636 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 38,879 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 35,587 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 29,613 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 GVP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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