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BT53 RKA

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

65,406 mi
Last recorded65,406 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 RKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 65,406 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 65,406 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 62,306 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Oil Leak

Fail 20 Feb 2016 62,306 miles

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

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

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

General underbody corrosion

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

Oil Leak

Pass 13 May 2015 58,626 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 58,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 May 2014 55,695 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 52,749 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 50,059 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 47,560 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 43,478 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 43,478 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 38,915 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 38,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,487 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 24,317 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 24,317 miles

Nearside 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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BT53 RKA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black 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 BT53 RKA, 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 BT53 RKA registered?

BT53 RKA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 December 2003.

Is BT53 RKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 RKA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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