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BJ53 NKZ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,411 mi
Last recorded93,411 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 NKZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 93,411 miles

General corrosion including brake pipes

N/s/r tyre very low on inner edge and cracked/splitting outer edges

Fail 10 Aug 2016 93,411 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

General corrosion including brake pipes

N/s/f tyre very low on inner edge and cracked/splitting outer edges

N/s/r tyre cracking through tread

O/s/f tyre splitting through tread

Pass 25 Aug 2015 91,593 miles

Exhaust flexi damaged

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 91,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust flexi damaged

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear wiper blade has no blade

Pass 18 Jan 2014 81,584 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 4 Jan 2013 68,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 68,588 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 55,863 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 55,859 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 52,156 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2011 52,095 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine lamp on

Pass 19 Dec 2009 40,194 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 33,614 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 28,129 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 20,686 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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BJ53 NKZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BJ53 NKZ, 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 BJ53 NKZ registered?

BJ53 NKZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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