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BT52 SNU

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,001 mi
Last recorded66,001 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 66,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 62,447 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 62,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 59,300 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

general corrosion under vehicle also on outer sills.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 50,335 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 50,143 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 46,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2012 46,953 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)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2011 41,864 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under body corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2010 37,419 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly spliting

offside front tyre worn on the outer tread area

Fail 24 Jul 2010 37,237 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

both front suspention arm inner bush's cracking and slightly adrift

both rear tyres slightly spliting

offside front tyre worn on the outer tread area

Pass 11 Jul 2009 31,952 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 28,635 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 28,635 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 25,598 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 21,401 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 19,728 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 SNU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red 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 SNU, 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 SNU registered?

BT52 SNU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 January 2003.

Is BT52 SNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 SNU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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