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BK03 ACX

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,952 mi
Last recorded96,952 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 ACX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 96,952 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 93,176 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 93,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 88,824 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 88,809 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 83,481 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 81,090 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 81,081 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 79,342 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front wishbone bushes starting to split

slight wear in struts

Pass 17 Mar 2010 79,342 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wishbone bushes starting to split

slight wear in struts

Pass 3 Mar 2009 73,864 miles

n/s wishbone bushes split slightly

slight wear in o/s steering rack end

Pass 25 Feb 2008 65,953 miles

n/s and o/s wishbone bushes starting to split

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 2 Mar 2007 58,528 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 58,528 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2006 55,927 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

rear washer inop and rear wiper split

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 ACX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ACX, 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

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What year was BK03 ACX registered?

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

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