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BF53 JRO

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,999 mi
Last recorded63,999 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 63,999 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 18 May 2016 63,993 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor to chassis leg (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor to chassis leg (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 65,526 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 62,520 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 58,648 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 56,288 miles

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

both rear axle bushes worn

engine light on

fuel filter corroding

off side rear chassis corroding

off side rear tyre tread cracked

rear wiper worn

soare tyre low pressure

Pass 1 Jun 2012 54,537 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 54,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 50,709 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 50,709 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 48,002 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 46,573 miles

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre cracked on outside wall

Fail 20 Oct 2009 46,573 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre cracked on outside wall

Pass 16 Oct 2008 42,199 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 38,091 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 29,239 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 JRO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 JRO, 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 JRO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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