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BF53 WHN

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,829 mi
Last recorded72,829 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 WHN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 72,829 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 72,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 70,011 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 65,843 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 65,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 62,871 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 62,858 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 60,716 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 58,801 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 55,724 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 55,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 52,512 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 49,121 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 49,121 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 46,154 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 42,399 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 WHN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WHN, 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 WHN registered?

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

Is BF53 WHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 WHN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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