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BK53 SNZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,169 mi
Last recorded71,169 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2017 71,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s/r sill and inner sill and front floor pans (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 66,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 61,191 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 61,191 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 55,894 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 55,894 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 50,237 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 50,237 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 43,328 miles

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

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

Slight Cracking Tyre Side Wall Near Side Front & Rear

Pass 24 Sep 2011 36,645 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 33,582 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 30,709 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 30,709 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 27,094 miles

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 25,843 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 25,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 24,504 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 SNZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SNZ, 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 SNZ registered?

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

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