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BJ53 KTE

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,992 mi
Last recorded45,992 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 KTE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 45,992 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 39,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,090 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 311,778 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 28,378 miles

n/s front wishbone front bush showing slight seperation

Fail 11 Mar 2010 28,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s front wishbone front bush showing slight seperation

Pass 20 Mar 2009 25,469 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 25,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 20,871 miles

n/s front wishbone front and rear bushes showing slight seperation

o/s front bumper damaged // no sharp edges //

o/s front top strutt mounting showing slight movement

o/s front wishbone rear bush showing slight seperation

Pass 15 Mar 2007 17,184 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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BJ53 KTE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ53 KTE, 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 BJ53 KTE registered?

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

Is BJ53 KTE safe to buy?

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