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BJ53 RZO

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,923 mi
Last recorded72,923 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 72,923 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 71,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 71,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 68,809 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2016 68,809 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 66,461 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

n/s rear tyre cracking

Fail 13 Feb 2015 66,456 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jan 2014 61,856 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 58,356 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 54,058 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 49,001 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 43,221 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 34,317 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 33,611 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 27,170 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 19,500 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 RZO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RZO, 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 RZO registered?

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

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