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CA52 BVP

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,251 mi
Last recorded34,251 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 BVP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 34,251 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 34,251 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 34,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis sections above rear exhaust box (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

corrosion around n/s o/s front sub-frame mountings

corrosion on fuel tank

corrosion on n/s o/s rear brake back plates

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs rusty

n/s o/s rear under sill areas rusty and thin

Pass 1 Oct 2015 32,838 miles

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

Offside Rear brake back plate rusty

exhaust system rusty

heavy surface corrosion on front suspention mountain areas

slight leek from power steering rack area

spare tyre flat

Fail 25 Sep 2015 32,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate rusty

exhaust system rusty

heavy surface corrosion on front suspention mountain areas

slight leek from power steering rack area

spare tyre flat

Pass 4 Aug 2014 31,352 miles

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)

slight lubricant leak from steering rack

Pass 2 Aug 2013 29,237 miles

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)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 29,201 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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)

Pass 16 May 2012 26,068 miles

all tyre pressures low

slight play in n/s o/s front suspenshion leg top mountings

Pass 10 Jan 2011 23,721 miles

slight play n/s o/s front suspenshion leg top mountings

Pass 4 Jan 2010 21,026 miles

slight lubricant leak from steering rack on o/s/front

slight movement in n/s and o/s/front suspension leg top mountings

Fail 4 Jan 2010 21,026 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight lubricant leak from steering rack on o/s/front

slight movement in n/s and o/s/front suspension leg top mountings

Pass 15 Aug 2008 17,406 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 15,074 miles

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

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

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

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

slight perishing on both rear tyres

Pass 22 Jun 2006 12,073 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

surface corrosion on o/s/r brake back plate

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 BVP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue 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 CA52 BVP, 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 BVP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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