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BK03 TTJ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,305 mi
Last recorded82,305 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 82,305 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 76,814 miles

Nearside Rear axle bush has slight play in it

Offside Rear axle bush has slight play in it

Pass 14 Sep 2015 74,216 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage valance (6.1.A.1)

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

oil leak

wax oil needed underneath vehicle

Fail 1 Sep 2015 74,215 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front and rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front outer sill and end of rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play both sides (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides may clean up (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage valance (6.1.A.1)

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

oil leak

wax oil needed underneath vehicle

Pass 26 Sep 2014 72,547 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 70,814 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 68,746 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

air box insecure

n/s/r tyre has cracks around the sidewall

Fail 31 May 2013 68,746 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

air box insecure

n/s/r tyre has cracks around the sidewall

Fail 29 May 2012 59,594 miles

Both front lower arm back bushes starting to perish and debond

NSR coil spring broken, but locating ok and not insecure when jacked up or lowered

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

OSF brake hose slightly chafed

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil around sump and gearbox

Slight corrosion to N/S sill

Slight perishing / cracks to tyres

Pass 29 May 2012 59,594 miles

Both front lower arm back bushes starting to perish and debond

NSR coil spring broken, but locating ok and not insecure when jacked up or lowered

OSF brake hose slightly chafed

Oil around sump and gearbox

Slight corrosion to N/S sill

Slight perishing / cracks to tyres

Pass 27 May 2011 50,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 May 2011 50,417 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,639 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 35,677 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 29,938 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Jun 2007 23,367 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 17,642 miles

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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 TTJ 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 76.5%.

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 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 TTJ, 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 TTJ registered?

BK03 TTJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is BK03 TTJ safe to buy?

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