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BK03 SXP

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,125 mi
Last recorded27,125 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2020 27,125 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1mm on edge, 3mm on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 17,804 miles

both front flexible hose ends starting to corrode

interior mirror not fitted

off side front brake pipes starting to corrode

off side front sill starting to corrode

suspect a steering component starting to seize up

Fail 8 Feb 2019 17,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both front flexible hose ends starting to corrode

interior mirror not fitted

off side front brake pipes starting to corrode

off side front sill starting to corrode

suspect a steering component starting to seize up

Pass 13 Feb 2018 17,791 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch slipping

n/s/f inner wing corroded under cover

o/s and n/s sills staring to corrode

Pass 13 Feb 2017 17,667 miles

slight oil leak from gear selector

Fail 11 Feb 2017 17,667 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

slight oil leak from gear selector

Pass 11 Feb 2016 17,482 miles

drivers wiper blade starting to split

Pass 5 Feb 2015 16,557 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 16,557 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 15,603 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 15,608 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 14,659 miles

slight oil leak from gear selector

Pass 16 Feb 2012 13,966 miles

air bag light flashing

n/s/f lower arm back bush coming unbonded

o/s/f lower arm back bush coming unbonded

slight play in top of o/s/f suspension leg

Fail 16 Feb 2012 13,966 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

air bag light flashing

n/s/f lower arm back bush coming unbonded

o/s/f lower arm back bush coming unbonded

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

slight play in top of o/s/f suspension leg

Pass 14 Feb 2011 13,026 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 13,026 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 11,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 10,426 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 8,894 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 7,206 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 5,463 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 SXP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK03 SXP registered?

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

Is BK03 SXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK03 SXP shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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