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BU52 NWY

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,593 mi
Last recorded71,593 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 NWY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2019 71,593 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s rear chassis / towing point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s rear chassis corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 67,060 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 67,060 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 61,246 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 56,799 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 56,794 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 51,917 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 49,700 miles

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

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

corrosion rear under boby on sills

Fail 11 Jul 2013 49,671 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

corrosion rear under boby on sills

front brake discs inner surfaces worn

rear brake readings low

suspect fault for wear outer front brake pads roughly 50%

Pass 14 Jul 2012 47,156 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 47,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2011 41,981 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2010 37,306 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 37,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 32,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 27,338 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 20,717 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 14,774 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 NWY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU52 NWY, 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 NWY registered?

BU52 NWY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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