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BK53 RRY

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,601 mi
Last recorded75,601 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 75,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

front tyres 165/70/13 rear tyres 155/70/13

front tyres 165/70/13 rear tyres 155/70/13

Fail 31 Jan 2017 75,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/70/13 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

front tyres 165/70/13 rear tyres 155/70/13

front tyres 165/70/13 rear tyres 155/70/13

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed fowling wheel (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 74,735 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2015 70,068 miles

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

recently waxoyled

Fail 23 Jan 2015 70,068 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

around fuel cap corroded

both front inner arches corroded

both front tyres worn on inside edge

both rear inner sills corroded

coolant bottle empty

oil leak

spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Jan 2014 64,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

coolant level low and slight leak thermostat area

exhaust hangers corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2014 64,353 miles

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

exhaust hangers corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

slight underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

coolant level low and slight leak thermostat area

Pass 31 Jan 2013 59,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

accident damage evident to front xmember behind bumper

Fail 31 Jan 2013 59,570 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Oil leak

accident damage evident to front xmember behind bumper

handbrake warning light intermittant

Pass 12 Jan 2012 53,617 miles

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

handbrake warning lamp does not consistantly go out when parking brake is released

Fail 12 Jan 2012 53,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake warning lamp does not consistantly go out when parking brake is released

Pass 1 Feb 2011 49,378 miles

brake warning light on on the dash

n/s front suspension arm rear bush perished

Pass 8 Feb 2010 40,702 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 39,419 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 39,419 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 33,279 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 19,176 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 19,176 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 RRY 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 61.1%.

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 RRY, 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 RRY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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