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BT52 ZJY

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

61,742 mi
Last recorded61,742 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2021 61,742 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front top suspension mounting worn.

Service brake performance just met requirements.

Pass 7 Feb 2020 60,078 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mounting worn

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front top suspension mounting worn

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak on engine.

Pass 6 Feb 2019 56,918 miles

Nearside Front top strut mounting worn

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front strut mounting worn.

Oil leakage on engine & gearbox.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 53,572 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 53,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/floor (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 50,781 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak.

Pass 9 Feb 2016 47,263 miles

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

Nearside front, lower suspension arm bush deteriorating

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 43,368 miles

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

Nearside front, lower suspension arm bush starting to deteriorate.

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2015 43,336 miles

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

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

Nearside front, lower suspension arm bush starting to deteriorate.

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 40,189 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 31 Jan 2014 40,189 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Feb 2013 37,729 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

wiper blades split but still clear screen

Pass 8 Feb 2012 35,283 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 35,283 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 32,881 miles

nearside front lower arm rear bush poor

nearside front tyre poor

rear tyres poor

Pass 3 Feb 2010 29,098 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

slight play in nearside front top suspension mount

Fail 2 Feb 2010 29,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

slight play in nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 6 Feb 2009 25,566 miles

front pads low

slight play in nearside and offside top suspension mounts

Pass 6 Feb 2008 22,050 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 22,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 16,535 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 16,535 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 11,799 miles

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

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 ZJY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZJY, 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 ZJY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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