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BK03 AWA

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

50,177 mi
Last recorded50,177 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 AWA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2016 50,177 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor and o/s front floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and o/s front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 48,905 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s front (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 47,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 47,539 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 46,367 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 43,788 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 43,063 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 43,063 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 39,061 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 39,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 34,042 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished/cracked

offside rear tyre sidewall perished/cracked

spare tyre sidewall perished/cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2009 31,624 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 31,624 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 28,269 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 26,310 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 26,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 18,754 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 AWA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red 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 AWA, 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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BK03 AWA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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