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BK03 GWL

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

74,415 mi
Last recorded74,415 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 74,415 miles

Light corrosion to most of underside of vehicle

Service brake efficiency only just met

Slight play in both front strut top suspension mounts

Fail 25 Feb 2016 74,399 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 68,430 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 68,430 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 63,909 miles

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)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 63,909 miles

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 58,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear view interior mirror missing

Fail 8 Feb 2013 58,093 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 52,342 miles

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)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 52,342 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 45,936 miles

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)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 45,928 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 40,549 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 40,545 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 34,530 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 26,960 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 22,776 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 22,776 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 17,933 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 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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