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BK03 TVA

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

37,556 mi
Last recorded37,556 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 TVA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 37,556 miles

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 12 May 2017 37,556 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2016 37,508 miles

engine oil leak

rear foot brake on limit

Fail 28 Jan 2016 37,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sill end panals under rear wings (5.2.6)

engine oil leak

rear foot brake on limit

Fail 7 Apr 2015 34,093 miles

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

offside outer sill panel at rear corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 34,093 miles

offside outer sill panel at rear corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 28,495 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

slight damage to n/s front tyre outter side wall

Fail 21 Mar 2014 28,495 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

slight damage to n/s front tyre outter side wall

Pass 25 Mar 2013 17,940 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 16,809 miles

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/f lower arm back bush coming unbonded

o/s/f lower arm back bush coming unbonded

o/s/r sill corroding

Fail 24 Mar 2011 15,535 miles

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

near side front tyre close to limit

off side sill starting to corrode

Pass 24 Mar 2011 15,535 miles

near side front tyre close to limit

off side sill starting to corrode

Pass 26 Mar 2010 14,060 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 11,820 miles

slight play top of n/s/f and o/s/f suspension legs

Fail 28 Mar 2009 11,820 miles

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

slight play top of n/s/f and o/s/f suspension legs

Pass 28 Mar 2008 9,962 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 8,114 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 8,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 6,353 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 TVA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TVA, 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 TVA registered?

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

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