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BK03 XAU

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

41,880 mi
Last recorded41,880 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 XAU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 41,880 miles

underseal sprayed on everything underneath

Pass 10 Jun 2022 41,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underseal sprayed on everything

Pass 13 May 2019 41,585 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT SUB FRAME MOUNTS HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 41,498 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT SUB FRAME MOUNTS HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 40,375 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible brading leaking also back silencer mounting has been repaired (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis legs heavily corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle beam and surrounding area heavily corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes deteriorated resulting in excessive movement but not a failable item (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 40,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded pipe from the flexy including the steel pipe into the caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front flexible front exhaust deteriorated

Rear rear beam axle heavily corroded

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of rear beam (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 39,689 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wiper blade ends split

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 38,790 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 36,904 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Top of both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2015 36,884 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Top of both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 34,752 miles

N/s/f tyre worn inner edge

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 34,686 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

N/s/f tyre worn inner edge

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 34,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 30,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 22,845 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2011 22,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 22,522 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 21,825 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 21,825 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,917 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 18,861 miles

chip on side wall tyre n/s

Pass 20 Apr 2006 16,001 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 XAU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 XAU, 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 XAU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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