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BK53 MXB

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

45,575 mi
Last recorded45,575 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 MXB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 45,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre as cut on outer tyre wall not showing cord or ply

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 45,575 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre as cut on outer tyre wall not showing cord or ply

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 38,796 miles

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

coil spring corroded osf/osr/nsr/ (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 38,796 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

coil spring corroded osf/osr/nsr/ (2.4.C.1b)

nsr tyre distorted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 33,592 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres distorted

osf tyre wall damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2014 33,592 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres distorted

osf tyre wall damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2013 28,709 miles

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

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear tyres distorted

clutch pipe leaking on brake pipes

Fail 27 Sep 2013 28,709 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear tyres distorted

clutch pipe leaking on brake pipes

Pass 24 Sep 2012 24,075 miles

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 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall has a deep cut but not exposing any cords

Fail 22 Sep 2012 24,074 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall has a deep cut but not exposing any cords

Pass 22 Sep 2011 19,356 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 11 Sep 2010 16,319 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 14,100 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 11,837 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 11,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 9,478 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 6,190 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 MXB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MXB, 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 MXB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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