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BJ53 VZP

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,001 mi
Last recorded77,001 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 VZP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 77,001 miles

N/S & O/S/R tyres cracked & perished in treads

N/S/F tyre fouling power steering pipe on full right lock

N/S/R inner wing corroded through around filler neck

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2016 76,990 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill/wheel arch closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S & O/S/R tyres cracked & perished in treads

N/S/F tyre fouling power steering pipe on full right lock

N/S/R inner wing corroded through around filler neck

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2015 65,715 miles

N/S/R inner wing rusted through around filler neck panel

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 May 2015 64,709 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/R inner wing rusted through around filler neck panel

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2014 56,300 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 56,300 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 48,459 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 48,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,837 miles

both front tyres rubbing slightly on inner arches

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2012 44,837 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres rubbing slightly on inner arches

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 41,372 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 36,551 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 31,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,334 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 26,431 miles

new rearwiper blade required

Pass 19 Sep 2007 25,408 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 20,009 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 VZP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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