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FG52 BBN

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

70,174 mi
Last recorded70,174 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 BBN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2018 70,174 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal s/rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 65,680 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 65,671 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main rear feed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 61,385 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight leak at gland seal on s/rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 58,137 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 58,116 miles

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 53,278 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 53,278 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 47,961 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 47,955 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 43,014 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 40,006 miles

service brake only 50%

Fail 5 Jan 2011 40,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 35,049 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 32,515 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 28,741 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 26,907 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 26,907 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 20,279 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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FG52 BBN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FG52 BBN, 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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FG52 BBN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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