MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,954 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush of (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush of (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Note: n/s/r quarter panel around fuel flap covered with tape.
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
note: both rear tyres slightly deteriorated.
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Note: engine management light on.
Note: n/s/f tyre scrubbed on outer edge.
Note: n/s/r quarter panel around fuel flap covered with tape.
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
note: both rear tyres slightly deteriorated.
Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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BF53 JVW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black 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 JVW, 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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BF53 JVW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2003.
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