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BK03 PYX

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,453 mi
Last recorded98,453 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 PYX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 98,453 miles

o/s/r brake flexi slight twisted

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front anti roll bar d bushes slight worn

corrosion to chassis at rear on o/s and n/s

corrosion to n/s and o/s inner sills

corrosion to rear floor area

engine light on dash

handbrake cables corroded

o/s/f coil spring corroded

slight corrosion to both n/s and o/s outer rear sills

brake pedal has alot of travel but does not hit floor

Fail 21 Jan 2015 98,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front anti roll bar d bushes slight worn

corrosion to chassis at rear on o/s and n/s

corrosion to n/s and o/s inner sills

corrosion to rear floor area

engine light on dash

handbrake cables corroded

o/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/r brake flexi slight twisted

slight corrosion to both n/s and o/s outer rear sills

brake pedal has alot of travel but does not hit floor

Pass 23 Jan 2014 93,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 92,074 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 92,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 86,981 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 81,072 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 81,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 75,219 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 68,612 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 68,608 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 60,880 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 52,840 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 52,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 44,220 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 44,178 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 PYX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PYX, 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 PYX registered?

BK03 PYX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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