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BF53 GXK

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,438 mi
Last recorded52,438 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 GXK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 52,438 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 52,438 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 51,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 45,085 miles

front discs wearing thin

Pass 31 Aug 2011 63,972 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 28,728 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 24,139 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 22,951 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 22,098 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 19,920 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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BF53 GXK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BF53 GXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF53 GXK?

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What year was BF53 GXK registered?

BF53 GXK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is BF53 GXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 GXK shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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