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BJ53 NNK

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,501 mi
Last recorded31,501 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 NNK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 31,501 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Fail 4 Jul 2018 31,499 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 24,303 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt passenger front ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 24,150 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt passenger front ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 20,404 miles

Child seat fitted to nsf passenger seat not allowing full inspection of a safety belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight deterioration (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside centre sill has corrosion but not holed

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 16,997 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 13,818 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 13,233 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 24,101 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 12,458 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 11,689 miles

front wish bones rubers lifting

Pass 26 Sep 2009 10,766 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 9,715 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 6,793 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 5,305 miles

off/s front lower wishbone rear bush starting to lift

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 NNK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NNK, 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 NNK registered?

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

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