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BN53 FXW

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,020 mi
Last recorded53,020 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 FXW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 53,020 miles

Central interior mirror missing

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 51,952 miles

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

corrosion around fuel cap

light corrosion on n/s and o/s sills

power steering pump damp

Fail 20 Jun 2016 51,912 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion around fuel cap

light corrosion on n/s and o/s sills

power steering pump damp

Pass 19 Jun 2015 44,573 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 15 Jul 2014 38,938 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 33,988 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 27,226 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 21,904 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 21,904 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 19,169 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 19,169 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 16,874 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 14,814 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 12,451 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 9,676 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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BN53 FXW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN53 FXW, 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

How do I check the history of BN53 FXW?

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What year was BN53 FXW registered?

BN53 FXW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BN53 FXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 FXW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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