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BK03 AVD

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,516 mi
Last recorded68,516 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 AVD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2019 68,516 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to wheel arch behind trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill cover tack welded on (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill cover tack welded on (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to door apperture (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

reverse light not working

Pass 24 Jul 2018 64,541 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded at bottom

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded at bottom

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill small hole attention required asap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald outer edge replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 63,305 miles

Nearside Front brake hose has slight cracking

Nearside Front tyre has cracking to outer tread pattern

Offside Front brake hose has slight cracking

Fail 14 Aug 2017 63,305 miles

Indicator switch faulty does not cancel on nearside (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill section centre (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake hose has slight cracking

Nearside Front tyre has cracking to outer tread pattern

Offside Front brake hose has slight cracking

Pass 12 Aug 2016 61,683 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 59,685 miles

rear bush of front offside wishbone strarting to perish

severe radial cracking to inner wall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2014 58,284 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 56,160 miles

nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge

nearside suspension top mounting at its allowable limit

Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,135 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 52,254 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 50,517 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 48,276 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 45,869 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 45,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 42,033 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 42,033 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 35,981 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 35,981 miles

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

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 AVD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BK03 AVD, 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 AVD registered?

BK03 AVD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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