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BJ53 WEH

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,600 mi
Last recorded92,600 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 92,600 miles

sills and underbody corrosion all over underside

Fail 25 Oct 2016 92,600 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (7.1.2)

sills and underbody corrosion all over underside

Pass 29 Oct 2015 87,936 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 87,936 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 83,614 miles

both outer sills getting weak

slight play both front top mounts

Fail 4 Nov 2014 83,604 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

both outer sills getting weak

slight play both front top mounts

Pass 6 Nov 2013 78,433 miles

both front top mounts have slight movement

both outer sills getting weak

o/s rear chassis getting weak

Fail 5 Nov 2013 78,433 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front top mounts have slight movement

both outer sills getting weak

o/s rear chassis getting weak

Pass 18 Oct 2012 74,101 miles

N/S/Front top mount of shock absorber has slight play.N/S/Front wishbone bush slightly worn.

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 57,932 miles

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

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2010 50,945 miles

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

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

front wipers in poor condition but still clearing windscreen

Fail 15 Oct 2010 50,945 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front wipers in poor condition but still clearing windscreen

Pass 5 Oct 2009 43,179 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 35,068 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 35,068 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 28,526 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 19,998 miles

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)

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 WEH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue 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 WEH, 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 WEH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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