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BK53 VOM

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,597 mi
Last recorded68,597 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 68,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 68,590 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 55,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear sill areas/floor/chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear sill areas/floor/chassis (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front discs inner front face corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 51,555 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 51,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 47,891 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 Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 47,830 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 44,608 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 44,608 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 42,832 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 42,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 40,619 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 37,122 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 31,001 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 30,983 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 25,137 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 24,533 miles

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

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

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 VOM 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 VOM, 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 VOM registered?

BK53 VOM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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