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BT52 NRK

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,654 mi
Last recorded123,654 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 NRK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 123,654 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 112,577 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 112,577 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 105,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 105,032 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 103,160 miles

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

all for tyres close to legal limit and cracking

slight play in steering and suspension bushes

surface corrosion on chassis and running gear

Fail 6 May 2010 103,160 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all for tyres close to legal limit and cracking

slight play in steering and suspension bushes

surface corrosion on chassis and running gear

Pass 11 Mar 2009 91,051 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 80,095 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 65,998 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 38,691 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2006 38,691 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 NRK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT52 NRK registered?

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

Is BT52 NRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 NRK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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