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BF53 JVA

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,415 mi
Last recorded86,415 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 86,415 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 86,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 79,307 miles

both lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside front tyre wearing close to legal limit

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2014 75,062 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2014 75,062 miles

both lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2013 69,619 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 59,848 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 14 Dec 2010 55,779 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 55,779 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 50,270 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 41,298 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 41,298 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 26,283 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,805 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 JVA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JVA, 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 JVA registered?

BF53 JVA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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