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BF53 JXE

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,579 mi
Last recorded88,579 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 88,579 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 May 2014 78,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

some signs of corrosion to all areas

Fail 28 May 2014 78,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

some signs of corrosion to all areas

Pass 28 May 2013 68,443 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 68,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 65,077 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f top suspension bush has slight wear

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Sep 2011 65,077 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f top suspension bush has slight wear

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Oct 2010 61,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 55,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 55,015 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 49,746 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 49,745 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 42,994 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 30,614 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 JXE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JXE, 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 JXE registered?

BF53 JXE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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