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BN53 UJZ

2003 Ford Ka

Gold Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,141 mi
Last recorded92,141 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 UJZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 92,141 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 92,138 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ns and os floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 88,878 miles

FRESH UNDERSEAL ON UNDERSIDE

Pass 8 Mar 2017 87,692 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 87,678 miles

Vehicle has been recently undersealed

Pass 17 Feb 2016 87,645 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear axle bushes deteriorated and slight play

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2016 87,642 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mount and top mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 places (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear axle bushes deteriorated and slight play

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2015 80,709 miles

vehicle has fresh underseal on UNDERSIDE

Pass 10 Jan 2014 76,923 miles

front brake discs worn thin

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play/movement in o/s/r and n/s/r axle bushes

Fail 8 Jan 2014 76,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

front brake discs worn thin

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play/movement in o/s/r and n/s/r axle bushes

Pass 11 Jan 2013 72,652 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2012 63,943 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 55,611 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 55,544 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2010 48,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 43,811 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)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 43,811 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 30,033 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 19,397 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 19,395 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 17,908 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside 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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BN53 UJZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Gold with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UJZ, 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 BN53 UJZ registered?

BN53 UJZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BN53 UJZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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