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BJ53 VYO

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

104,178 mi
Last recorded104,178 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 104,178 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 102,621 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 100,237 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 97,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 95,221 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 92,443 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 90,717 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 88,399 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 84,929 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 81,323 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 77,620 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 73,502 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 68,741 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 68,741 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 64,810 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 61,230 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 58,088 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 58,087 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 49,939 miles

Both front wipers split

Front brake discs worn and lipped

N/sr tyre inner wall perished

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 49,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both front wipers split

Front brake discs worn and lipped

N/sr tyre inner wall perished

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 38,124 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 22 Sep 2008 31,038 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 25,217 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 25,217 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 19,233 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 19,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 VYO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VYO, 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 VYO registered?

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

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