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BK53 NVJ

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,103 mi
Last recorded61,103 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2016 61,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BEHIND BUMPER (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BEHIND BUMPER (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 57,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2015 57,391 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 52,586 miles

Both rear axle bushes have slight play

Engine light illuminated

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2014 52,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear axle bushes have slight play

Engine light illuminated

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 45,037 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 39,684 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 39,684 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 33,995 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 28,450 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 28,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 22,866 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 22,853 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 17,390 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 13,327 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 10,333 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 NVJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NVJ, 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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What year was BK53 NVJ registered?

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

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