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BC03 MKU

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,302 mi
Last recorded51,302 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 MKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 51,302 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 51,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2018 47,449 miles

Both outer sills covered heavily with sealant

Brake pipes covered with sealant

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2018 47,448 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both outer sills covered heavily with sealant

Brake pipes covered with sealant

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2017 39,013 miles

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

slight underbody corossion

Fail 22 Aug 2017 39,010 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

slight underbody corossion

Pass 5 Aug 2016 37,641 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill near to rear suspension sub frame mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill near to rear suspension sub frame mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 37,637 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill near to rear suspension sub frame mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill near to rear suspension sub frame mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 36,195 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 36,195 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 34,294 miles

n/s front tyre wearing low on edges

o/s front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2013 31,760 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 29,611 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 27,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2011 27,131 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2010 24,860 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 22,365 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

surface cracks outer side walls of both rear tyres

Pass 7 Aug 2009 22,365 miles

surface cracks outer side walls of both rear tyres

Pass 12 Aug 2008 19,174 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 16,903 miles

o/s front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2006 14,261 miles

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

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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BC03 MKU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BC03 MKU, 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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BC03 MKU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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