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BK53 OUD

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

61,623 mi
Last recorded61,623 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 OUD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 61,623 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 61,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 59,200 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 59,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 55,773 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 49,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 40,411 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013

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

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

nearside rear tyre a little out of shape

offside rear tyre a little out of shape

Pass 5 Oct 2012 22,725 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall scuffed

Fail 3 Oct 2012 22,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall scuffed

Fail 19 Sep 2012 22,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 22,209 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 21,551 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 20,240 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 20,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 17,989 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 17,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 15,234 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 15,234 miles

Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 11,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 OUD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OUD, 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 OUD registered?

BK53 OUD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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