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BK03 GUU

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,221 mi
Last recorded79,221 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 GUU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 79,221 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOORS TO SILLS (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 77,490 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOORS TO SILLS (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 75,515 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 75,471 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 74,063 miles

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

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

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

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

both sills have slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2014 72,062 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both sills corroding slightly.

Fail 17 Jan 2014 72,008 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both sills corroding slightly.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 70,089 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 63,656 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 57,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 57,095 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 50,604 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 50,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,915 miles

Oil leak from filter housing.

Fail 12 Jan 2009 43,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak from filter housing.

Pass 30 Jan 2008 38,187 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 32,728 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 25,333 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 GUU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver 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 GUU, 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 GUU registered?

BK03 GUU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is BK03 GUU safe to buy?

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