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BK53 NXL

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

143,192 mi
Last recorded143,192 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 143,192 miles

Body has slight corrosion fuel filler area (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

parking break only just met the requirements

Fail 11 Aug 2015 143,192 miles

Body has slight corrosion fuel filler area (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

parking break only just met the requirements

Pass 8 Jul 2014 72,387 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 72,387 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 66,499 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 66,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 55,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 55,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 48,555 miles

slight click on steering column

Fail 22 Nov 2010 48,555 miles

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

slight click on steering column

Pass 24 Nov 2009 41,673 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 41,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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)

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

Offside 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)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 33,531 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 33,532 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 33,531 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 25,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

wipers poor

Fail 1 Nov 2007 25,678 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 17 Nov 2006 19,057 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 18,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 NXL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 NXL, 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 NXL registered?

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

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