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BF53 GPJ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

53,646 mi
Last recorded53,646 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 GPJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 53,646 miles

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

Underside muddy

Pass 25 Jan 2017 47,291 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 47,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) metal part bent (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 44,416 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floor pans (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 44,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floor pans (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 38,767 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 36,115 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 36,115 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 30,779 miles

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

Offside front tyre has damage to outer side wall

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2012 30,560 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front number plate damaged

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f tyre has nail in outer edge and low on tread

o/s outer sill corroding

o/s/f inner liner insecure and fouling

o/s/f tyre becoming low on tread

rear number plate damaged and deteriorating

rear tyres feathering on inner edges

various damage around vehicle

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 19 Nov 2011 23,475 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 23,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 20,019 miles

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

rear n/plate damaged slightly deterioated.

Pass 21 Feb 2009 17,605 miles

advise signs of accident repair nearside sill nearside rear quarter

advise surface corrosion nearside outer sill

nearside front lower wishbone bushes seperating,offside front lower wishbone bushes cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking ,inside tyre wear

offside front tyre low tread strong advise

offside rear tyre cracking

rear suspension beam bushes cracking

Fail 20 Feb 2009 17,602 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

advise signs of accident repair nearside sill nearside rear quarter

advise surface corrosion nearside outer sill

nearside front lower wishbone bushes seperating,offside front lower wishbone bushes cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking ,inside tyre wear

offside front tyre low tread strong advise

offside rear tyre cracking

rear suspension beam bushes cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2007 15,386 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 15,386 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 15,276 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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BF53 GPJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BF53 GPJ, 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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BF53 GPJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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