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BK53 NSV

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

15,788 mi
Last recorded15,788 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 15,788 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 15,349 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 15,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 14,496 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 14,208 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 14,208 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 13,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 13,453 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 13,453 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 13,171 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 12,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 12,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 12,764 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 12,764 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 12,614 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 12,612 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 12,422 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2013 12,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 12,088 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 11,867 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 11,709 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 11,352 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 11,352 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 10,917 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 9,677 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 8,956 miles

brake discs rusty and .lightly scored

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 NSV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NSV, 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 NSV registered?

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

Is BK53 NSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK53 NSV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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