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BK03 WBM

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,839 mi
Last recorded74,839 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 74,839 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 73,115 miles

slight movement in n/s front lower arm front bush

Pass 5 Mar 2013 71,063 miles

brake fluid test indicates AMBER

engine coolant level low

n/s rear tyre has cracks in tread area

o/s front tyre has low tread depth

slight deterioration to rear arm bushes

slight split in n/s wiper blade

Pass 14 Mar 2012 70,355 miles

slight deterioration to rear pivot arm bushes

slight split/deterioration to n/s wiper blade

Fail 12 Mar 2012 70,335 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

slight deterioration to rear pivot arm bushes

slight split/deterioration to n/s wiper blade

Pass 30 Mar 2011 68,843 miles

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

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

corrosion starting o/s and n/s outter sills

Fail 25 Mar 2011 68,816 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion starting o/s and n/s outter sills

Pass 31 Mar 2010 68,678 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 65,571 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 62,119 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

play in nearside front top shock absorber mounting

play in nearside rear top shock absorber mounting

play in offside front top shock absorber mounting

Pass 20 May 2008 62,119 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

play in nearside front top shock absorber mounting

play in nearside rear top shock absorber mounting

play in offside front top shock absorber mounting

Pass 29 May 2007 58,015 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 56,333 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 56,332 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 WBM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WBM, 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 WBM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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