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BF53 JLX

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,034 mi
Last recorded69,034 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 JLX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2016 69,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure Brake pedal (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Braking system leaking centre (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wall has small cracks

Pass 22 Dec 2015 67,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 67,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 67,203 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on floor

Pass 8 Nov 2014 65,326 miles

o/s n/s inner and outter sill corrosion

o/s/f n/s/f flexi brake pipe deteriation

o/s/f n/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

o/s/f n/s/f wishbone bush deteriation

o/s/r tyre cracking/perishing

oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2014 65,326 miles

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

o/s n/s inner and outter sill corrosion

o/s/f n/s/f flexi brake pipe deteriation

o/s/f n/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

o/s/f n/s/f wishbone bush deteriation

o/s/r tyre cracking/perishing

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2013 63,652 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f front tyres cracking/perishing

o/s/r tyre cracking perishing

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2013 636,534 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f front tyres cracking/perishing

o/s/r tyre cracking perishing

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 63,226 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r shocker top mounts slight play

Pass 30 Aug 2012 60,921 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 59,012 miles

oil filter corroded

slight corrosion at under floor

Pass 19 Aug 2010 57,289 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 57,284 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,787 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 39,821 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 28,320 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 23,589 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 23,589 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.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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BF53 JLX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BF53 JLX, 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 BF53 JLX registered?

BF53 JLX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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