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BJ53 NTN

2003 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,597 mi
Last recorded43,597 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 NTN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 43,597 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 43,591 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 40,100 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 40,100 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Nearside front bumper / wheel arch insecure

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

Offside front bumper / wheel arch insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2012 36,955 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 36,955 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 34,129 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 34,129 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 29,964 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 25,694 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 17,663 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 13,511 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 10,018 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 NTN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ53 NTN registered?

BJ53 NTN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BJ53 NTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ53 NTN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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