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BK53 GSO

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,688 mi
Last recorded53,688 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 53,688 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2016 52,815 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer bodysill structure [ BORDERLINE] (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower rear of the inner wheel arch structure [BORDERLINE] (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside outer bodysills corroding in places but no holes present

Pass 26 Nov 2015 51,259 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places but no gas leaks

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

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2015 51,259 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system corroded in places but no gas leaks

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

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 48,343 miles

offside rear inner wheelarch corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2014 48,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

offside rear inner wheelarch corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 42,605 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 28 Nov 2013 42,578 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Nov 2012 37,279 miles

Slight play in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 22 Nov 2011 32,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 27,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 22,954 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 18,425 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 14,447 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)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 14,447 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 11,336 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 GSO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver 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 BK53 GSO, 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 GSO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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