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BJ53 RVR

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,257 mi
Last recorded73,257 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 RVR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 73,257 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 73,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2015 71,607 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 71,605 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 69,798 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 68,577 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 62,833 miles

1 bulb centre stop light inop

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

n/s door mirror cover damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,833 miles

1 bulb centre stop light inop

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

n/s door mirror cover damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2012 62,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

excessive oil leaks on engine

n/s door mirror casing damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2011 52,723 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 48,053 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 45,372 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front lower arm rear bushes spliting

Pass 15 Sep 2008 38,712 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 38,711 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 31,297 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 24,699 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 24,699 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 RVR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RVR, 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 RVR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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