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BJ53 VYK

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,729 mi
Last recorded63,729 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2016 63,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Strut mounting inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch/sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Strut mounting inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive w/bone mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tower. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front mudguard missing.

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside door shut slightly corroded.

Nearside sill slight bubbling

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive w/bone mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished.

Offside sill slight bubbling.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 57,696 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 57,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 50,376 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 46,518 miles

central locking faulty

Pass 13 Aug 2012 43,679 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front inner discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2011 40,642 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 31 Aug 2010 38,002 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 33,622 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 33,608 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2008 28,532 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)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 26,300 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 26,300 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 22,244 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 22,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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 VYK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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