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BT52 NUH

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

971 mi
Last recorded971 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 971 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 967 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 92,065 miles

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

Nearside Front rack arm has slight play

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 83,418 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 74,470 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 65,267 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 65,267 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 59,476 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 59,476 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Spare tyre is badly perished

Pass 3 Feb 2011 49,787 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 49,787 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 41,219 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 32,307 miles

play on nearside front wheel possibly due to worn steering rack.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 24,444 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 18,769 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 15,111 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 15,111 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside front tyre tread low

nearside front wheel arch lose

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 NUH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NUH, 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 NUH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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