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BK03 LFZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

89,954 mi
Last recorded89,954 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 89,954 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 80,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 73,721 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 68,892 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 68,892 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 59,106 miles

n/s rear tyre wall damaged

o/s mirror damaged

screen damage behind mirror

Fail 21 Dec 2011 59,106 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

n/s rear tyre wall damaged

o/s mirror damaged

screen damage behind mirror

Fail 28 Jan 2011 57,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 57,075 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 54,488 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 54,488 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 50,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 50,424 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 45,013 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 37,713 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 37,709 miles

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 26,179 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 26,179 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

play in steering rack

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 LFZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 LFZ, 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 LFZ registered?

BK03 LFZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BK03 LFZ shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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