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EJ53 BKV

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,890 mi
Last recorded87,890 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 BKV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 87,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside + offside front top mounts are nearing maximum tolerance for lateral, longitudinal and vertical movement

Pass 5 Mar 2014 83,693 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pipes corrodeing

exhaust corrodeing

Pass 7 Mar 2013 78,144 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 74,156 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 74,156 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 72,976 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 72,976 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 65,722 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)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 65,722 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

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

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 63,696 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 59,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 59,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 55,572 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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EJ53 BKV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ53 BKV, 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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EJ53 BKV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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