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CA52 BCV

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

65,843 mi
Last recorded65,843 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 BCV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 65,843 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 64,589 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 64,541 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

damage to front screen

Pass 7 Jan 2013 62,536 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 62,536 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 60,508 miles

new s/rack fitted also welding carried out on o/s/r

Pass 15 Jan 2011 58,771 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 58,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 56,977 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 55,496 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 55,496 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 51,596 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 51,596 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 47,503 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 47,503 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2006 38,333 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

off side front strut cap very slight movement.

Pass 16 Jan 2006 38,333 miles

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

off side front strut cap very slight movement.

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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CA52 BCV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CA52 BCV, 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 CA52 BCV registered?

CA52 BCV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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