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BD53 UJY

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,098 mi
Last recorded76,098 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 UJY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 76,098 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 76,098 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 66,321 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 58,488 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 40,803 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 40,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 27,483 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 23,476 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Dec 2010 22,015 miles

hand brake lever a little high

wet day

Pass 1 Dec 2009 20,356 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 20,350 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 16,816 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 14,302 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 10,167 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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BD53 UJY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UJY, 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 BD53 UJY registered?

BD53 UJY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is BD53 UJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 UJY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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