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CA52 BPE

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,146 mi
Last recorded22,146 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 BPE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 22,146 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 21,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 19,688 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2014 18,825 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking (no ply/cords exposed)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 18,818 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2012 17,466 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion n/s + o/s/f inner arch

cracks in n/s and o/s/r tyre walls

n/s/f windscreen wiper split

power steering fluid level low

power steering rack damp

slight play n/s and o/s/f top suspension mounts

Pass 3 Feb 2011 16,156 miles

clutch hydraulic pipe damp

corrosion fuel filter

corrosion n/s front subframe mounting

corrosion o/s front inner arch

cracks in n/s rear tyre wall

front wiper blades worn

Pass 8 Feb 2010 14,617 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion fuel filter

corrosion o/s rear chassis

cracks in n/s rear tyre wall

o/s front tyre was down to 12psi

Pass 18 Feb 2009 14,040 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

boot lock faulty

corrosion o/s front inner arch

cracks in n/s + o/s rear tyre walls

damage to front crossmember

Fail 18 Feb 2009 14,040 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

boot lock faulty

corrosion o/s front inner arch

cracks in n/s + o/s rear tyre walls

damage to front crossmember

Pass 29 Jan 2008 12,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

cracks in n/s rear tyre walls

Pass 25 Jan 2007 12,147 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 12,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front windscreen wipers are worn [split]

Pass 31 Jan 2006 10,833 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 9,750 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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CA52 BPE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA52 BPE, 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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CA52 BPE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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