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BD53 UJJ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,963 mi
Last recorded67,963 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 UJJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 67,963 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 64,310 miles

Nearside rear outer sill corroded and becoming weak

Offside front wheel buckled - just acceptable recommend replacement

Underside vehicle corroded in places

Pass 17 Feb 2015 60,867 miles

Heat sheild insecure and resting on top of exhaust

Hole near petrol filler cap

Little corrosion protection, starting to rust through sections of body work.

Oil leak

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Fail 16 Feb 2015 60,867 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Heat sheild insecure and resting on top of exhaust

Hole near petrol filler cap

Little corrosion protection, starting to rust through sections of body work.

Oil leak

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Pass 5 Feb 2014 51,542 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

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

both rear tyres slightly mishapen

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Feb 2014 51,542 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres slightly mishapen

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 6 Feb 2013 39,188 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 37,483 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 30,776 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 30,776 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre cracking tread area

Pass 14 Sep 2010 23,146 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 23,146 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 22,992 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 22,992 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 19,388 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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BD53 UJJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BD53 UJJ, 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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BD53 UJJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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