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BK53 NXC

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

52,601 mi
Last recorded52,601 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 52,601 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 47,256 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Minor exhaust blow

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 42,609 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame rear mounting areas corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm front bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced flooring starting to rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 42,607 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame rear mounting areas corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm front bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced flooring starting to rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 38,785 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 36,116 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 36,116 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

play in off side plus near side top mounts

Pass 17 Mar 2020 35,870 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

play in off side plus near side top mounts

Fail 17 Mar 2020 35,870 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

play in off side plus near side top mounts

Pass 25 Mar 2019 34,849 miles

condensation in off side front headlight

off side plus near side front floors corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2019 34,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

off side plus near side front floors corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 34,051 miles

near side rear inner sill corroded

off side front floor corroded

off side front road wheel inner rim damaged

off side outer sill corroded

play in off side plus near side front suspension leg top mounts

Pass 2 Feb 2017 32,874 miles

exhaust system very rusty in places

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside front floor corroded

offside front road wheel buckled

play in offside plus nearside front suspension leg top mounts

Fail 26 Jan 2017 32,874 miles

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

exhaust system very rusty in places

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside front floor corroded

offside front road wheel buckled

play in offside plus nearside front suspension leg top mounts

Pass 25 Jan 2016 31,780 miles

Advise - exhaust system very rusty in places

Advise - front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 21 Jan 2015 30,555 miles

centre section of exhaust very rusty

corroded area to offside front floor

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2015 30,550 miles

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

centre section of exhaust very rusty

corroded area to offside front floor

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside + nearside rear tyres perishing

play in offside + nearside front suspension leg top mounts

Pass 31 Jan 2014 29,459 miles

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust corroded in places

slight corrosion to offside seal

Pass 2 Feb 2013 28,321 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 26,850 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 25,558 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 24,251 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 22,810 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)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 20,668 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 16,513 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 NXC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NXC, 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 NXC registered?

BK53 NXC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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