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BK03 AVF

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,853 mi
Last recorded92,853 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 92,853 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2015 92,849 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 May 2014 83,810 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 79,911 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SMALL CRACKS IN BOTH FRONT FLEXI RUBBER BRAKE HOSES,DRIVERS SEAT BACK WILL NOT TILT FORWARD,SLIGHT WATER LEAK FROM AROUND THERMOSTAT AREA.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 79,911 miles

SMALL CRACKS IN BOTH FRONT FLEXI RUBBER BRAKE HOSES,DRIVERS SEAT BACK WILL NOT TILT FORWARD,SLIGHT WATER LEAK FROM AROUND THERMOSTAT AREA.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 73,065 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

front driver seat can not be lowered

Fail 5 Jan 2012 73,065 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

front driver seat can not be lowered

Pass 15 Dec 2010 63,294 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 63,294 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 55,764 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 55,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 47,730 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 44,065 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 44,065 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 37,982 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 37,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 27,246 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight 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 AVF 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 58.8%.

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 AVF, 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 AVF registered?

BK03 AVF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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