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BJ53 VYZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

63,504 mi
Last recorded63,504 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 63,504 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded mid section (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside front chassis has corrosion

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 63,499 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis leg previous welds broken (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded mid section (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside and offside front chassis has corrosion

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 57,236 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 57,236 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 57,117 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front brake flexibles cracked

both front top mounts have lift

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust very corroded. bracket req welding

n/s/f bottom ball joint boot slightly perished

n/s/r tyre/valve in poor condition (cracked)

numerous other parts of underside/chassis seatmounts etc corroded

oil leaks

slight a/freeze leak?

springs corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2013 53,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

N/S/R Tyre cracking slightly

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2013 53,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Hand brake warning light faulty

N/S/R Tyre cracking slightly

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 47,534 miles

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

Hand brake warning light faulty

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Power steering pipes corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2012 47,533 miles

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

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

Hand brake warning light faulty

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 41,935 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 41,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 36,669 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 35,707 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 30,810 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 15 Feb 2008 27,790 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 27,790 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,889 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 16,744 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 VYZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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