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BK03 UTT

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

51,467 mi
Last recorded51,467 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 UTT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 51,467 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

surface corrosion

Fail 24 Jan 2020 51,467 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

surface corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2019 51,401 miles

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NSF sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OSF sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSR outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (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 (5.2.3 (e))

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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 48,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 46,957 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded front pipe under radiator (2.3.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion rear axle mount (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 46,934 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear axle mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded front pipe under radiator (2.3.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion rear axle mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 46,817 miles

Both front discs inner face pitted.

Both rear tyres perrished.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 46,815 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both front discs inner face pitted.

Both rear tyres perrished.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 May 2014 46,420 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake discs pitted on inner face.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 45,983 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,091 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished.

front discs pitted.

Fail 16 Apr 2012 45,091 miles

Offside Power steering ram(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)

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

both rear tyres perrished.

front discs pitted.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,966 miles

both rear tyres perished.

front brake discs inner face corroded.

Fail 24 Mar 2011 43,966 miles

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both rear tyres perished.

front brake discs inner face corroded.

Pass 27 Mar 2010 41,955 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 41,955 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 36,987 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 36,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 30,076 miles

slight lift in both rear top strut mtgs

slight lift in o.s.f top strut mtg

Pass 4 Apr 2007 24,872 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 19,104 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 19,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UTT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UTT, 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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BK03 UTT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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