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BK53 NXR

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

63,553 mi
Last recorded63,553 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2016 63,553 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill section heavy corrsion (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill wheel arch heavly corroded close to subframe mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack inner joint excessive movement (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill section (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2015 61,122 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill badly corroded (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill badly corroded (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 61,122 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced lower wishbone (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced lower wishbone (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill badly corroded (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill badly corroded (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 58,233 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 58,233 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 58,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front bumper insecure

front doors inside panels insecure

o/s n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 58,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2011 58,194 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 54,204 miles

both front wishbone bushes starting to split

header tank leaking

Fail 28 Apr 2010 53,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front wishbone bushes starting to split

header tank leaking

Pass 6 Apr 2009 47,333 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 47,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 46,027 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 44,286 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 37,837 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 NXR 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 53.3%.

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 NXR, 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 NXR registered?

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

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