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BF53 JYJ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,665 mi
Last recorded83,665 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 JYJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 83,665 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 83,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 76,770 miles

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 67,045 miles

brake pipes showing slight signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2012 67,044 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake pipes showing slight signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2011 56,783 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake discs slightly corroded and scored.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 45,731 miles

front wiper blades

Fail 16 Sep 2010 45,731 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front wiper blades

Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,378 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 37,376 miles

front tyres wearing on the edges

Fail 10 Sep 2007 28,453 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 28,453 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 20,419 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 JYJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JYJ, 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 JYJ registered?

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

Is BF53 JYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 JYJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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