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BK53 OAW

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

43,451 mi
Last recorded43,451 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 43,451 miles

Rear both tyres slightly twisted

Fail 7 Aug 2018 43,448 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both tyres slightly twisted

Pass 21 Sep 2017 40,191 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion several areas (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 36,381 miles

several under body sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

Fail 19 Sep 2016 36,346 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly o/s and n/s (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

several under body sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 30,751 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)

o/s and n/s front chassis rails 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 28,351 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 28,351 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 26,085 miles

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play in both top shock absorber mounts

Pass 27 Aug 2013 26,085 miles

slight play in both top shock absorber mounts

Pass 4 Sep 2012 25,418 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 24,212 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 21,155 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,657 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 17,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 13,694 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Sep 2007 13,694 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Sep 2006 9,635 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 OAW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OAW, 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 OAW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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