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BK53 VPM

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,062 mi
Last recorded94,062 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2020 94,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed touching wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail touching wheel (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail touching wheel (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery Bight On

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror (Center Mirror Missing) Both Outer Intact

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2019 92,895 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

center mirror missing

Pass 13 Aug 2018 89,017 miles

Battery light on

Center rear view mirror missing

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

Oil leak

Rear tyres cracking

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 88,982 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Battery light on

Center rear view mirror missing

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

Oil leak

Rear tyres cracking

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 85,955 miles

Battery warning light on.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front. (3.6.B.4d)

Engine oil leak.

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 84,648 miles

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

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

battery warning light on

Fail 30 Jul 2016 84,648 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

battery warning light on

Fail 10 Aug 2015 75,207 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osf top mount slight play

Pass 10 Aug 2015 75,207 miles

osf top mount slight play

Pass 30 Jun 2014 73,645 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 70,268 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Both rear axle bushes are soft

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 70,264 miles

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

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

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Both rear axle bushes are soft

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 66,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 63,508 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 63,508 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 49,936 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 49,761 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 38,661 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 32,705 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 24,529 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 24,529 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

movement in both front shock top mountings when suspension hanging

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 VPM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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