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BU52 TKD

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,909 mi
Last recorded85,909 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 85,909 miles

nearside front chasiss corroding

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2015 85,909 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front chasiss corroding

Pass 25 Apr 2014 79,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

TYRE SIZE 165/65/13

play in offside front top strut mount

Pass 22 Apr 2013 67,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

sills rusty

Fail 22 Apr 2013 67,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

TYRE SIZE 165/65/13

sills rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2012 64,685 miles

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

sills rusty

Fail 18 Apr 2012 64,685 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

sills rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2011 59,916 miles

SILLS RUSTY

Pass 19 Apr 2010 54,632 miles

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING ON SIDEWALL

SILLS RUSTY

Pass 9 May 2009 44,080 miles

REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 7 May 2008 27,930 miles

slight play in front strut top mounts

Fail 7 May 2008 27,930 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

slight play in front strut top mounts

Pass 15 Mar 2007 13,156 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 7,501 miles

STEEL WHEELS FITTED TO FRONT AXLE AT TIME OF RETEST †MOISTURE IN OFFSIDE HEADLAMP

Fail 12 Apr 2006 7,501 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

MOISTURE IN OFFSIDE HEADLAMP †FRONT PADS LOOK LOW †PLAY IN FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS †OFFSIDE FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT

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 TKD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TKD, 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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BU52 TKD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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