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BJ53 KRX

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,428 mi
Last recorded121,428 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 KRX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2020 121,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear chassis rail behind bumper corroded & holed

Offside Rear chassis rail behind bumper corroded & holed

both head lights starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Nov 2018 109,680 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVANCED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn unevenly)(nearside tyre ADVANCED

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to nearside rear chassis behind bumper)(ADVANCED

corrosion to offside rear chassis behind bumper)(ADVANCED

offside headlamp pattern poor, but beam image still visible

Fail 19 Nov 2018 109,680 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Power steering component leaking from pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVANCED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn unevenly)(nearside tyre ADVANCED

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to nearside rear chassis behind bumper)(ADVANCED

corrosion to offside rear chassis behind bumper)(ADVANCED

offside headlamp pattern poor, but beam image still visible

Pass 22 Nov 2017 99,851 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both BORDERLINE (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to outer sills,floor to sill edges,front floorpans and chassis rails in general

Fail 4 Nov 2017 99,786 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering floor to sill edge (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both BORDERLINE (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advanced corrosion floor to sill edges,front floorpans and chassis rails in general

advanced corrosion to outer sills

damage to outer sidewall o/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2016 93,631 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to outer sills, floor to sill edges, front floorpans, rear chassis rails, front chassis rails and flitch panels

damage to outer sidewall o/s/f tyre

Fail 7 Nov 2016 93,626 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all (4.2.A.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to outer sills, floor to sill edges, front floorpans, rear chassis rails, front chassis rails and flitch panels

damage to outer sidewall o/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2015 89,330 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BORDERLINE (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all (4.2.A.1a)

engine management warning light illuminated

Pass 19 Nov 2014 81,233 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to outer sills,floor to sill edges and rear chassis rails in general

uneven wear o/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2013 75,623 miles

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion to front floorpans and floor to sill edges

uneven wear o/s/r tyre

Fail 6 Nov 2013 75,623 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion to front floorpans and floor to sill edges

uneven wear o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2012 70,850 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2011 66,448 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 63,559 miles

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge ands ome perishing

Pass 3 Oct 2009 62,449 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 58,377 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 58,377 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 43,576 miles

o/s rear wheel buckled

small chip in a sweep

Pass 25 Oct 2006 33,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 33,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BJ53 KRX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BJ53 KRX, 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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BJ53 KRX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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