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BK03 WCV

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,514 mi
Last recorded106,514 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 106,514 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

movement in both front strut tops

under/outer body corrosion/previous weld repairs/underseal

Pass 10 Mar 2017 105,722 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

previous weld repairs undersealed

underbody/outer sill corroded & weak

Pass 12 Mar 2016 104,640 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre low

under/outerbody corrosion/previous weld repairs/underseal

Pass 27 Mar 2015 104,098 miles

Both front brake flexies perishing and cracking

Nearside front top mount has play/movement

Nearside front tyre worn low

Offside front top mount has play/movement

Offside rear chassis rail heavily corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2015 104,086 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Both front brake flexies perishing and cracking

Nearside front top mount has play/movement

Nearside front tyre worn low

Offside front top mount has play/movement

Offside rear chassis rail heavily corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 101,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake flexi hoses perished

drivers footwell damp

exhaust system corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

nearside rear brake grabbing slightly

power steering and brake pipes corroded

stonechips on windscreen

surface corrossion on chassis, front panel and body work.

suspension arm bushes deteriorated

various suspension components corroded

Fail 28 May 2013 101,083 miles

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake flexi hoses perished

drivers footwell damp

exhaust system corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

nearside rear brake grabbing slightly

power steering and brake pipes corroded

stonechips on windscreen

surface corrossion on chassis, front panel and body work.

suspension arm bushes deteriorated

various suspension components corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 97,055 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 91,441 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 91,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

N/S Headlamp misting up.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 77,850 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 59,230 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 44,193 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 33,052 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 17,138 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 17,138 miles

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

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

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

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

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 WCV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WCV, 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 WCV registered?

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

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