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BK53 SRZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

75,976 mi
Last recorded75,976 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 75,976 miles

front inner wings corroding

nearside front tyre on limit

oil leak

sills a nd floors weld repairs

Fail 28 Apr 2017 75,967 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear spare wheel missing

Pass 6 May 2016 74,043 miles

rear chassie starting to rust

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 7 May 2015 71,412 miles

wipers worn

Fail 5 May 2015 71,397 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers worn

Pass 29 Apr 2014 68,332 miles

drop link boots starting to split

interiour mirror missing

nearside front floor to sill starting to rust

offside front tyre on 2 mm

offside rear tyre on 2 mm

rear chassie starting to rust

Fail 29 Apr 2014 68,332 miles

interiour mirror missing

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

drop link boots starting to split

nearside front floor to sill starting to rust

offside front tyre on 2 mm

offside rear tyre on 2 mm

rear chassie starting to rust

Pass 29 Apr 2013 64,251 miles

axil bushes worn

battery strap frayed

nearside front wishbone bush starting to split

offside rear tyre on 2 mm

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 26 Apr 2012 61,515 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 61,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front pads low

handbrake travel

nearside wishbone bush starting to split

Pass 4 May 2011 58,542 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 58,526 miles

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

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

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

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 8 Dec 2009 52,306 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 52,235 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 46,087 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 46,087 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 33,586 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 SRZ 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 58.8%.

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 SRZ, 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 SRZ registered?

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

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