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BJ53 MXD

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,416 mi
Last recorded80,416 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 MXD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 80,416 miles

Battery light illuminated

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside out sill has slight corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2013 80,416 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Battery light illuminated

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside out sill has slight corrosion

Pass 1 May 2012 69,404 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 69,404 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 57,927 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 57,927 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 46,895 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 46,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 36,324 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 26,884 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 26,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 16,650 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 MXD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MXD, 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 MXD registered?

BJ53 MXD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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