MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,415 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Light corrosion to most of underside of vehicle
Service brake efficiency only just met
Slight play in both front strut top suspension mounts
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Service brake efficiency only just met
Slight play in both front strut top suspension mounts
Chassis near rear suspension mountings corroding
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Damage to zone A of windscreen within limits
Noise from offside rear brake when wheel rotated
Offside front inner wing corroding
Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge but passes due to stepped tread design
Outer sills corroded. Not excessive at time of test
Power steering rack damp
Slight play in offside front inner track rod end/steering rack area
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Chassis near rear suspension mountings corroding
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Damage to zone A of windscreen within limits
Noise from offside rear brake when wheel rotated
Offside front inner wing corroding
Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge but passes due to stepped tread design
Outer sills corroded. Not excessive at time of test
Power steering rack damp
Slight play in offside front inner track rod end/steering rack area
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear view interior mirror missing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
engine light on
rear view interior mirror missing
Front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside front tyre low on inner edge but passes due to tread design
Offside rear tyre getting low and perishing
Slight play in offside front inner track rod end area
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside front tyre low on inner edge but passes due to tread design
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre getting low and perishing
Slight play in offside front inner track rod end area
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside wiper blade deteriorated
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Spare tyre defective
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside wiper blade deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs slightly worn
play in both upper front strut top bushes
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BK03 GWL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 GWL, 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 GWL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2003.
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