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BK53 EKP

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,491 mi
Last recorded60,491 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 EKP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 60,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mounting (2.7.4)

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

corroded around fuel filler neck

Pass 14 Nov 2014 34,969 miles

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

Oil leak

front floors rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2014 54,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front floors rusty

nearside front lower ball joint neck rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2013 48,387 miles

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

engine management light on

n/s and o/s/f floors corroded.

n/s/r tyre heavily perished

Fail 30 Oct 2013 48,202 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

engine management light on

n/s and o/s/f floors corroded.

n/s/r tyre heavily perished

Pass 7 Nov 2012 42,258 miles

Engine management light on

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

n/s centre sill corroded

n/s/f floor corroded

n/s/f sill corroded

n/s/r sill corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s centre sill corroded

o/s/f chassis corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f sill corroded

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2011 35,876 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s and o/s/f floors starting too show signs of corrosion.

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 1 Nov 2011 35,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

n/s and o/s/f floors starting too show signs of corrosion.

n/s/r tyre perished

rear no. plate lights showing red light, recommend further investigation.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 29,954 miles

nsr shock absorber has slight oil leak

nsr tyre cracking

small play offside front suspension top

Fail 9 Nov 2010 29,946 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

nsr shock absorber has slight oil leak

nsr tyre cracking

small play offside front suspension top

Pass 3 Oct 2009 24,741 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,397 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 15,240 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 10,728 miles

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

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

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 EKP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red 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 BK53 EKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK53 EKP registered?

BK53 EKP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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