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BJ53 SVF

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

64,265 mi
Last recorded64,265 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 SVF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 64,265 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 64,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 64,172 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear handbrake cables corroded

exhaust flexi shroud broken

gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 55,523 miles

Engine management light on signalling a fault in system

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 55,523 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine management light on signalling a fault in system

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 51,538 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 51,538 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 47,535 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 42,562 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 42,502 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

evidence of accident damage at offside front,and nearside rear chassis sections.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 35,711 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 27,443 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 34,622 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 34,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2008 24,509 miles

slight paly in steering rack

Fail 29 Sep 2008 24,489 miles

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

slight paly in steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2007 18,235 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 16,514 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the inner sidewall but not down to the cords

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 SVF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SVF, 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 SVF registered?

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

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