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BF53 JOH

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,727 mi
Last recorded74,727 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 JOH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 74,727 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 69,440 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 69,440 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 64,709 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2014 64,709 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 61,593 miles

nearside rear axle bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 28 Aug 2013 61,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear axle bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 30 Jul 2012 58,483 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 58,483 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 56,047 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 56,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 44,329 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 36,555 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 30,018 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 24,452 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 24,452 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 18,126 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 JOH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 JOH, 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 JOH registered?

BF53 JOH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is BF53 JOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 JOH shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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