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BK53 ENU

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,030 mi
Last recorded80,030 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2013 80,030 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

fuel filter corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2013 80,030 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2012 73,029 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PAD CHECK

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

SURFACE CORROSSIAN OUTER SILLS

Pass 8 Feb 2011 67,673 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 67,592 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 60,162 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 57,979 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 49,044 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 37,991 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 ENU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ENU, 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 ENU registered?

BK53 ENU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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