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BU52 NNO

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,792 mi
Last recorded67,792 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 NNO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 67,792 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 63,024 miles

hand brake cableouter casing slightly worn

Fail 13 Feb 2013 62,934 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake cables outer casing in poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2012 59,189 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 59,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 54,285 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 54,226 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 46,475 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 46,475 miles

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

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

both wiper blades split

offside door check strap broken

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Feb 2009 42,852 miles

movement in o/s strut top mounting

Fail 4 Feb 2008 39,540 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake fluid level close to minimum

Pass 4 Feb 2008 39,540 miles

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

brake fluid level close to minimum

Pass 6 Feb 2007 33,167 miles

nearside front tyre worn on out side edge of tread

Pass 8 Feb 2006 26,099 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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BU52 NNO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BU52 NNO, 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 BU52 NNO registered?

BU52 NNO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is BU52 NNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 NNO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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