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BT52 SKE

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,690 mi
Last recorded80,690 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 SKE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 80,690 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 80,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering FRONT FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 74,210 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 69,887 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 69,877 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 67,721 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front seat does not fold forwards

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corroded body

Pass 24 Jan 2019 62,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge and on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front seat does not fold forwards

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 62,809 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight brake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge and on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front seat does not fold forwards

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 58,770 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 58,261 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 58,128 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 56,477 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 56,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 54,399 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 52,880 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 51,233 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 49,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 42,396 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 34,575 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 34,575 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 27,333 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 20,347 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 SKE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SKE, 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 SKE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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