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BK03 TNU

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,171 mi
Last recorded91,171 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 91,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 82,306 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust clamp slighly damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2014 79,779 miles

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

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

both front tyres,have step ups,in inner tread patterns,but inner edges are very low and close to exposing cord.

exhaust centre and rear pipes are heavily corroded.

nearside rear outer sill,and offside rear inner sill,are both corroding and getting weak.

Fail 25 Feb 2014 79,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front tyres,have step ups,in inner tread patterns,but inner edges are very low and close to exposing cord.

exhaust centre and rear pipes are heavily corroded.

nearside rear outer sill,and offside rear inner sill,are both corroding and getting weak.

Fail 22 Mar 2013 75,645 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust centre and rear sections at rear joint are heavily corroded.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 75,645 miles

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

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

exhaust centre and rear sections at rear joint are heavily corroded.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 71,189 miles

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

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

exhaust centre/rear sections and clamp are heavily corroded at rear joint.

Fail 24 Feb 2012 71,189 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre/rear sections and clamp are heavily corroded at rear joint.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 67,157 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 62,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 62,720 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 51,036 miles

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

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

slight buckle to nearside rear wheel

Pass 27 Feb 2008 40,673 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 40,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 30,798 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 22,808 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 22,808 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 TNU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 TNU, 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 TNU registered?

BK03 TNU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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