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BF53 GXJ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

63,313 mi
Last recorded63,313 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 63,313 miles

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

both outer sills rusty

under body rusty

Fail 18 Apr 2016 63,291 miles

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

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

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

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

both outer sills rusty

under body rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2015 59,849 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres perished

offside outer sill crusty and offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 24 Apr 2014 55,816 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to step inner edge

rear suspension soft

Fail 22 Apr 2014 55,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to step inner edge

rear suspension soft

Pass 25 Apr 2013 51,382 miles

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

cen.brake not working

Fail 25 Apr 2013 51,382 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

cen.brake not working

Pass 1 May 2012 47,328 miles

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

both front wish bone rear bushies perished

both rear axel carrier bushies worn

near side front tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear tyre starting to step inner edge

Fail 1 May 2012 47,328 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

both front wish bone rear bushies perished

both rear axel carrier bushies worn

near side front tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear tyre starting to step inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2010 40,245 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 40,245 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 34,438 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 29,234 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 29,218 miles

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

front pads 90% WORN

Pass 18 Sep 2007 24,619 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 24,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 19,336 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 GXJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF53 GXJ registered?

BF53 GXJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2003.

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