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BG53 WKK

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,915 mi
Last recorded87,915 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 WKK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 87,915 miles

Gearbox seal leaking

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2011 76,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery light on

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2010 66,915 miles

nearside front tyre slightly feathered inner edge

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2010 66,915 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre slightly feathered inner edge

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2009 58,064 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 58,064 miles

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 46,729 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 46,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 33,451 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Fail 27 Oct 2007 33,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2006 21,171 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 21,171 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

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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BG53 WKK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BG53 WKK, 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 BG53 WKK registered?

BG53 WKK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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