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BJ53 VZF

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,294 mi
Last recorded55,294 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2016 55,294 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s ,o/s inner silols corroded (6.1.B.2)

Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced N/S and O/S rear drop sills and chasis corroded to excess (2.4.G.1)

coil spring broken ALL FOUR SPRINGS (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 54,193 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 48,362 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 40,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 34,505 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 18 Oct 2010 28,554 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 24,119 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 18,648 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 13,648 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 13,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 8,496 miles

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

front brakes slightly out of balance

this vehicle has had extensive body repairs to near side

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 VZF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VZF, 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 VZF registered?

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

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