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BJ53 SEY

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,099 mi
Last recorded76,099 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 76,099 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 68,571 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 24 Apr 2013 68,570 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2012 62,224 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 62,224 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 52,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 47,708 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 42,637 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear,seat belt not fully checked.

damage to nearside front outer wheel rim.

deterioration to rear axle pivot bushes.

wear to front brake discs.

Fail 25 Sep 2009 42,637 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted to nearside rear,seat belt not fully checked.

damage to nearside front outer wheel rim.

deterioration to rear axle pivot bushes.

wear to front brake discs.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 32,750 miles

slight play off side front top suspension mount

Fail 22 Sep 2008 32,745 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

slight play off side front top suspension mount

Pass 24 Sep 2007 23,454 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 23,454 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing on edges & getting low

Pass 19 Sep 2006 17,105 miles

front lower arms,bushes starting to split

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 SEY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SEY, 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 SEY registered?

BJ53 SEY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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