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BT52 HGY

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,637 mi
Last recorded52,637 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 52,637 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 52,069 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 52,023 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end lock nut split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 47,501 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 47,368 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering locking device missing offside track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 37,297 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 37,219 miles

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 27,625 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 24,494 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 23,813 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 23,813 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2013 23,182 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 22,533 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osf door mirror cover damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2011 21,508 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 20,569 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 19,673 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 18,511 miles

o/s/f plastic shield insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2007 15,943 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 7,391 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 7,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 HGY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HGY, 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 HGY registered?

BT52 HGY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is BT52 HGY safe to buy?

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