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BK03 XLA

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,786 mi
Last recorded38,786 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 XLA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 38,786 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 38,647 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

secondary bonnet catch faulty

Pass 7 May 2019 29,377 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 29,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 29,232 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both inner rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 21,067 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 May 2017 12,872 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Apr 2017 12,872 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 May 2015 5,972 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 5,684 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 5,388 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 5,184 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 4,891 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 4,636 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 4,292 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 3,936 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 XLA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red 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 XLA, 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 XLA registered?

BK03 XLA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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