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BJ53 NMO

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,425 mi
Last recorded53,425 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 53,425 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 53,425 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 46,779 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion around fuel cap

Fail 29 Sep 2016 46,507 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion around fuel cap

Pass 6 Oct 2015 41,981 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

petrol cap has slight corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2015 41,981 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

petrol cap has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2014 35,198 miles

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 35,198 miles

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

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 27,589 miles

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

play both front suspension top mountings

wiper blades deteriated,slight splits in rubbers.

Fail 24 Sep 2013 27,589 miles

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

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

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

play both front suspension top mountings

wiper blades deteriated,slight splits in rubbers.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 26,595 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 24,873 miles

HANDBRAKE SLIGHTLY HIGH

NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL SLIGHTLY BUCLED INSIDE

Pass 9 Sep 2010 22,380 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 20,022 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 20,022 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 17,801 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 15,560 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 13,534 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 NMO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NMO, 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 NMO registered?

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

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