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BK53 DWZ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,048 mi
Last recorded71,048 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 DWZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 71,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on floor pan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on floor pan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 67,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR RUB SUB FRAME. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower OUTER SILL,HAS SLIGHT RUST.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower OUTER SILL HAS SLIGHT RUST,

Fail 1 Jun 2019 67,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR RUB SUB FRAME. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower OUTER SILL,HAS SLIGHT RUST.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smears screen. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower OUTER SILL HAS SLIGHT RUST,

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smears screen. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 65,055 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around sub frame mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 65,055 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around sub frame mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 61,336 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust deteriorated

fuel filter slight corrosion

fuel tank slight corrosion

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside front & rear outer sill slight corrosion

suspension components slight corrosion

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2016 56,441 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 56,441 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 54,010 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 49,940 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 45,731 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 41,563 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 36,089 miles

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2011 36,089 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2010 31,260 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Fail 8 Sep 2010 31,260 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2009 26,036 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,211 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 17,062 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 13,333 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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BK53 DWZ 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 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 BK53 DWZ, 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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BK53 DWZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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