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BT52 ZNP

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

55,436 mi
Last recorded55,436 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 ZNP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2015 55,436 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 55,436 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 50,562 miles

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

spare tyre badly deteriorated with cords exposed

Fail 29 Mar 2014 50,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

spare tyre badly deteriorated with cords exposed

Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,023 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,459 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 40,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 32,685 miles

Slight excess travel in footbrake pedal with vehicle running.

Slight excess travel in handbrake.

Fail 4 Jan 2010 32,685 miles

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

Slight excess travel in footbrake pedal with vehicle running.

Slight excess travel in handbrake.

Fail 5 Jan 2009 30,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 30,155 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 25,837 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 23,175 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 23,175 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear tyre punctured.

Pass 13 Jan 2006 19,988 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 19,988 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 ZNP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 ZNP, 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 ZNP registered?

BT52 ZNP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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