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BK53 SRV

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

95,787 mi
Last recorded95,787 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2015 95,787 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

eml on

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 87,513 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 77,205 miles

spare tyre is flat and valve stem damaged

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2013 77,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant level low

spare tyre is flat and valve stem damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2012 73,522 miles

O/S Headlamp condensated internally not affecting the output.

Fail 13 Oct 2012 73,522 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S Headlamp condensated internally not affecting the output.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 70,126 miles

offside fronr brake hose deteriorated

offside front headlamp condensated

offside front wishbone bush starting to unbond

offside rear tyre perished & 1.4 mm useab le tread left 165 65 13 t

play in front top shock absorber mounts

slight play in nearside rear top shock mount

Fail 20 Oct 2011 70,126 miles

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

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

offside fronr brake hose deteriorated

offside front headlamp condensated

offside front wishbone bush starting to unbond

offside rear tyre perished & 1.4 mm useab le tread left 165 65 13 t

play in front top shock absorber mounts

slight play in nearside rear top shock mount

Pass 29 Sep 2010 59,561 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 29 Sep 2010 59,561 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Spare tyre flat.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 53,945 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 53,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion exhaust

edge wear front tyres

front lower arm rear bushes not correctly fitted,but not resulting in excessive movement

spare tyre flat

Pass 19 Sep 2008 50,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 43,082 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 43,082 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 36,135 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 SRV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SRV, 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 SRV registered?

BK53 SRV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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