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BF53 JKK

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,302 mi
Last recorded92,302 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 JKK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2018 92,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front suspension top mounts have slight play

oil leak from underside of car

Pass 10 Nov 2016 89,499 miles

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

both front top mounts slight lift

Fail 3 Nov 2016 89,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front top mounts slight lift

Pass 13 Oct 2015 82,254 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 75,386 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 74,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 70,572 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 66,483 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 62,645 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 59,253 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 55,769 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 53,033 miles

n/s/r tyre feathering.

Fail 16 Sep 2008 53,033 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre feathering.

Pass 8 Sep 2007 46,559 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 25,848 miles

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)

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 JKK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF53 JKK, 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 JKK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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