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BK53 OAC

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,030 mi
Last recorded66,030 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 OAC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 66,030 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 66,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by rear axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 65,376 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 65,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poss. bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 61,067 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 61,067 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2015 51,840 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 45,132 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 45,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 36,777 miles

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

n/s outer sill tender

Pass 10 Sep 2011 32,056 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 27,253 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,101 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 17,209 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 10,001 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 5,437 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 OAC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OAC, 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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BK53 OAC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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