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BF53 WCK

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,055 mi
Last recorded58,055 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 WCK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 58,055 miles

engine management light on

noise from rear brakes when operating handbrake

Pass 6 Jan 2016 50,575 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 38,128 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 38,086 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery Warning Light Illuminated

Exhaust hanger corroded (front) but exhaust still securely supported

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 36,162 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 36,162 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 33,312 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 30,175 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 30,175 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,233 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 24,126 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 20,584 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 16,738 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 16,738 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 13,043 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 WCK 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 73.3%.

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 WCK, 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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What year was BF53 WCK registered?

BF53 WCK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BF53 WCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 WCK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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