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BK03 WBL

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,787 mi
Last recorded76,787 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 WBL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 76,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 76,787 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 69,817 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2017 69,783 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bald outer edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perishing

rear foot brakes poor only just met requirements

Pass 30 Dec 2016 60,020 miles

fuel filter corroded

nearside front road wheel, rim distorted

oil filter corroded

power steering fluid level close to minimum

Fail 29 Dec 2016 60,019 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

nearside front road wheel, rim distorted

oil filter corroded

power steering fluid level close to minimum

Pass 19 Sep 2015 57,294 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 57,294 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 42,426 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 28,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 19,292 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 15,779 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 14,953 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 14,953 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 13,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 13,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 11,345 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 9,868 miles

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)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 8,785 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 6,890 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 WBL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WBL, 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 WBL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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