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BT52 ZKO

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,093 mi
Last recorded84,093 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 84,093 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 83,996 miles

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

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 82,363 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 78,374 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 74,963 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 71,681 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 67,769 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 64,971 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 57,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 50,360 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 50,351 miles

Front Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f tyre low

Pass 23 Mar 2006 43,633 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/side top suspension bush small amout of play also offside wishbone rubber wearing

Fail 31 Jan 2006 43,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 ZKO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZKO, 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 ZKO registered?

BT52 ZKO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is BT52 ZKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 ZKO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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