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BK03 AAJ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,886 mi
Last recorded89,886 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 AAJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 89,886 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor by sub frame mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion trailing arm prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill by door seal (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

rear wiper blade worn

steering rack oil leak

Fail 26 May 2016 89,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion trailing arm prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

rear wiper blade worn

steering rack oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 85,437 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

light wiper marks on windscreen

oil leaks engine and gear box

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 10 Apr 2014 80,000 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 80,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 76,369 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 73,407 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air box loose

Pass 28 Feb 2011 65,146 miles

rear wiper blade u/s

slight damage on front bumper

very slight damage on o/s rear wheel inner rim

Fail 28 Feb 2011 65,146 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper blade u/s

slight damage on front bumper

very slight damage on o/s rear wheel inner rim

Fail 6 Mar 2010 56,220 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s rear wheel rim damageed on inside

Pass 6 Mar 2010 56,220 miles

o/s rear wheel rim damageed on inside

Fail 26 Feb 2010 56,056 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads approximately 75% worn

Pass 2 Mar 2009 46,384 miles

Uneven wear to nearside front tyre.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 39,363 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 39,363 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 31,154 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 21,241 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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BK03 AAJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BK03 AAJ, 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 BK03 AAJ registered?

BK03 AAJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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