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BK03 PYZ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,308 mi
Last recorded72,308 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 PYZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 72,308 miles

corrosion front floor both sides

corrosion rear chassis

corrosion rear inner sills

front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

oil leak

outer sills corroded both sides

Pass 3 Jul 2015 66,708 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 66,630 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 59,426 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2013 56,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion on under body

Fail 2 Jul 2012 52,875 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 52,875 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 48,201 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 40,629 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 40,629 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 34,913 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 31,239 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 31,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 21,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front brake pads low

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 PYZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PYZ, 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 PYZ registered?

BK03 PYZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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