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BF53 JSY

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,702 mi
Last recorded34,702 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 JSY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 34,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

interior rear view mirror missing

Fail 20 Sep 2019 34,696 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

interior rear view mirror missing

Pass 11 Sep 2018 30,096 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 28,510 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 28,510 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 25,733 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 23,299 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

the offside front tyre has slight wear to the inside edge

Pass 16 Sep 2014 18,639 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)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 18,639 miles

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

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

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 11 Sep 2013 16,087 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 14,711 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 13,634 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 13,634 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear wiper missing

Pass 19 Aug 2010 12,652 miles

rear wiper missing

Pass 27 Aug 2009 11,493 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 9,090 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 5,481 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 2,577 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 JSY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JSY, 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 JSY registered?

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

Is BF53 JSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 JSY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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