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BK53 NPV

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

86,787 mi
Last recorded86,787 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2017 86,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wire through (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 74,456 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Axle bush has play

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 74,455 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sills (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Axle bush has play

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 62,373 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded.

rear brakes imbalanced 28%

Fail 6 Nov 2015 62,372 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both from washers (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded.

rear brakes imbalanced 28%

Pass 10 Oct 2014 49,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside and offside outer sill corroded

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

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

Offside rear road wheel inner bead damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2014 49,507 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both the front and rear window wipers have failed during MOT test.

Near side wind screen wiper in poor condition.

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 48,613 miles

front b/pads wearing thin,3 mm.

front tyres wearing thin,3 mm.

slight binding on,of the o/s/f brake.

Fail 10 Sep 2013 48,613 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front b/pads wearing thin,3 mm.

front tyres wearing thin,3 mm.

slight binding on,of the o/s/f brake.

Fail 4 Sep 2012 47,810 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake pads over half worn.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 47,810 miles

front brake pads over half worn.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 46,878 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 46,878 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 46,144 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 46,144 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 45,485 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 45,485 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 44,520 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 44,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 43,041 miles

Front brake pads are getting low & front brake discs are worn

os headlight is condensated

Fail 1 Oct 2007 43,041 miles

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

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

Front brake pads are getting low & front brake discs are worn

os headlight is condensated

Fail 29 Aug 2006 42,993 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 42,993 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 NPV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 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 NPV, 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 NPV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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