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BK53 VSA

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,460 mi
Last recorded77,460 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2017 77,460 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

All under body of the vehicle is slightly corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2016 68,105 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 68,105 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 58,043 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 50,996 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 50,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 44,151 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 37,008 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 36,920 miles

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

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

noise from front suspension

squeal noise from brakes

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 29,194 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 29,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 21,505 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 18,476 miles

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

movement in both front shock tops

Fail 7 Nov 2008 18,347 miles

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

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

movement in both front shock tops

Pass 10 Nov 2007 15,313 miles

movement in both front shock tops

Fail 10 Nov 2007 15,313 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

movement in both front shock tops

Pass 10 Nov 2006 12,118 miles

movement in both front shock top mountings

Fail 10 Nov 2006 12,118 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

movement in both front shock top mountings

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 VSA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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