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BK53 TBV

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

79,823 mi
Last recorded79,823 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 TBV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 79,823 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 75,069 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 75,057 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering outer sill fiberglass repair (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer and inner sill corroded. repaired with fiberglass (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Oct 2021 74,793 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 73,290 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 73,285 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 70,881 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear outer sills next to rear axle front mounting point corroded

Spare tyre defective Heavily cracked and deep enough to reach cords ()

Fail 12 Sep 2019 70,881 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi pipe join in wheel well (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear outer sills next to rear axle front mounting point corroded

Spare tyre defective Heavily cracked and deep enough to reach cords ()

Pass 22 Sep 2018 68,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the rear flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 67,346 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 66,540 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 65,391 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 65,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 64,084 miles

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 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 64,082 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 62,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 60,861 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 60,861 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 59,402 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 59,400 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 56,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 53,824 miles

no water in header tank.

Fail 15 Sep 2009 53,822 miles

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

no water in header tank.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 45,339 miles

rear wiper blade split.

slight play in offside front top strut mounting.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 36,352 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 28,665 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 TBV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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