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BF53 JVN

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

43,638 mi
Last recorded43,638 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 43,638 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 43,363 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 42,870 miles

Nearside Front Upper shocker top slight play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper shocker top slight play

Pass 11 Oct 2017 42,088 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 41,122 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 39,581 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 37,721 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre cracked. Advise to change.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 35,822 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 34,191 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 32,181 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 29,660 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 27,311 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 25,013 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 22,193 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 22,193 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 17,759 miles

rear shockabsorber leaking o/s

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 JVN 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 93.8%.

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 JVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF53 JVN registered?

BF53 JVN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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