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BK53 NYY

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,870 mi
Last recorded80,870 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 80,870 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s top strut mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to under vehicle components

Pass 8 Mar 2019 80,735 miles

play in both front top strut mounts

Fail 8 Mar 2019 80,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded not structure

play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 9 Mar 2018 78,470 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

slight under surface corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2018 78,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

slight under surface corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2017 76,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 69,258 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 69,258 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 49,331 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 34,906 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 26,173 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 18,226 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 9,762 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 8,339 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 6,971 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 5,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 5,785 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 4,221 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 NYY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NYY, 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 NYY registered?

BK53 NYY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2003.

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