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BF53 JRV

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,450 mi
Last recorded50,450 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2017 50,450 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front s/frame mounting to body were body starting to corrode

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

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded across front [ yellow chalk ] (2.3.2)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear sill edges starting to corrode

wipers smearing

Pass 8 Dec 2016 43,111 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wiper slightly split but clearing screen

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

both sides front tyres wearing from inside edges

front brake pads visual inspection look half way down

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Fail 8 Dec 2016 43,111 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front wiper slightly split but clearing screen

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

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

both sides front tyres wearing from inside edges

front brake pads visual inspection look half way down

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 30 Oct 2015 35,227 miles

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

both sides rear inner sills have surface rust

Pass 30 Oct 2014 29,476 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 29 Oct 2014 29,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2013 25,565 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 25,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 21,455 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 20,212 miles

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

n/srear and o/s front tyres cracking but not to cords

Pass 1 Nov 2010 18,803 miles

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

n/s front and rear tyre cracking but not to cords

Pass 7 Sep 2009 17,238 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 14,556 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 12,322 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 10,001 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 JRV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JRV, 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 JRV registered?

BF53 JRV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is BF53 JRV safe to buy?

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