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BJ53 VZR

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

92,341 mi
Last recorded92,341 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2016 92,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Oct 2015 86,961 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 86,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 81,991 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 75,972 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 75,972 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 69,699 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges.

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake hose cracking.

Offside front road wheel has slight damage.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 69,699 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges.

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)

Offside front brake hose cracking.

Offside front road wheel has slight damage.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 63,481 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 63,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 56,371 miles

Approx 4,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Fail 6 Sep 2010 56,371 miles

Approx 4,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 48,719 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 48,719 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 40,078 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 40,078 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 32,308 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2007 32,208 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 22,293 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 VZR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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