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BJ53 MXX

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

46,848 mi
Last recorded46,848 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 MXX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 46,848 miles

Nearside Front wishbone bushes poor

Fail 12 Apr 2019 46,843 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x3 holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wishbone bushes poor

Pass 20 Nov 2017 41,357 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 36,664 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 36,659 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) loose + wheel nuts fitting wrong way round (4.2.A.1e)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured o/s/r + n/s/r outer sills corroded + holed (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 36,542 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 36,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount play (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 35,488 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 34,182 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 32,081 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 30,413 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,405 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 28,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 26,090 miles

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

n/s o/s front brake disc and pads getting low but legal at time of test suggest change

Pass 15 Aug 2008 23,865 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

travel on foot and hand brakes acceptable at time of test

Pass 16 Aug 2007 21,337 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 21,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 18,834 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear wiper blade split

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 MXX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BJ53 MXX, 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 MXX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2003.

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