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BF53 JXJ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,042 mi
Last recorded70,042 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 70,042 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view sweep marks (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 70,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view sweep marks (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 65,820 miles

Coolant leak ()

o/s middle outer sill corroison

o/s panel corroded by edge of door

Fail 10 Sep 2018 65,820 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (2) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassi rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill - when open door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front chassi support under driver seat area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

o/s middle outer sill corroison

o/s panel corroded by edge of door

Pass 20 Sep 2017 62,122 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 62,122 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 58,965 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 55,633 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 52,722 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 50,198 miles

RUST FUEL CAP AREA AND SILLS

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Sep 2013 50,129 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

RUST FUEL CAP AREA AND OUTER SILL

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Sep 2012 47,228 miles

RUST AROUND FUELCAP AREA

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Sep 2011 44,373 miles

CRACKS DRIVER REAR TYRE

ENGINE LIGHT ON

WIPER BLADES POOR CONDITION

Fail 6 Sep 2010 41,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 41,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 37,289 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 37,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 29,883 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 21,843 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 16,892 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 JXJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JXJ, 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 JXJ registered?

BF53 JXJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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