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BF53 JVU

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

31,036 mi
Last recorded31,036 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 31,036 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 31,030 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 30,979 miles

Movement in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 2 Mar 2022 30,978 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Movement in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 1 Mar 2021 30,855 miles

Movement in both front suspension top mounts

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Feb 2020 30,570 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 30,014 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 29,269 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 29,266 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 28,211 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 27,161 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 27,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking rack end (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking rack end (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 23,037 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 20,431 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)

nearside steering rack inner joint has play

Pass 1 Mar 2012 14,744 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 10,662 miles

some kerb damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 19 Feb 2010 7,391 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 6,895 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 6,895 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 6,381 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 5,490 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 JVU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 JVU, 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 JVU registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF53 JVU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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