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BL53 CLJ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,005 mi
Last recorded36,005 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 CLJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 36,005 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 36,005 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 31,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 31,884 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 27,231 miles

n/s front lower arch has slight corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2012 27,231 miles

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

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

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

n/s front lower arch has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2011 24,410 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 20,717 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 11,491 miles

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

floor repairs heavily sealed unable to asses what repairs have been carried out

Pass 24 Sep 2008 8,657 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 4,625 miles

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

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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BL53 CLJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BL53 CLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL53 CLJ registered?

BL53 CLJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is BL53 CLJ safe to buy?

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