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BK03 GTY

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,741 mi
Last recorded100,741 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 100,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 100,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 99,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 May 2019 99,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 97,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 May 2018 97,383 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2017 94,419 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 94,417 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 90,737 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 87,874 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 87,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 84,126 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 80,984 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 75,264 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 75,264 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 71,369 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 71,369 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 66,015 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 65,911 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 65,911 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 56,915 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 56,915 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 47,348 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 47,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 39,187 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 29,695 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 GTY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GTY, 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 GTY registered?

BK03 GTY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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