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BK53 NXO

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,375 mi
Last recorded61,375 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 61,375 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak from end case on gearbox

Pass 2 Sep 2013 58,391 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 58,391 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 54,545 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 54,545 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 50,241 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 50,240 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,431 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 46,430 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 4 Sep 2009 41,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake pedal feels slightly soft advice brake service

Fail 4 Sep 2009 41,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

brake pedal feels slightly soft advice brake service

Pass 2 Sep 2008 35,957 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 30,224 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 30,224 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres perished

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 4 Sep 2006 24,125 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 NXO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NXO, 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 NXO registered?

BK53 NXO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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