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BN53 UKP

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,401 mi
Last recorded26,401 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 26,401 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to prescribed areas rear

Fail 11 Aug 2017 26,398 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to prescribed areas rear

Pass 22 Aug 2016 24,885 miles

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

UNDERBODY SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 3 Sep 2015 23,629 miles

Both front floor / chassis legs corroded

Both front suspension bottom arm rear bushes deteriorated

N/s/r tyre cracked on side walls

O/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2015 23,624 miles

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

Both front floor / chassis legs corroded

Both front suspension bottom arm rear bushes deteriorated

N/s/r tyre cracked on side walls

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s/r brake pipe corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 21,982 miles

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

both front tyres inner edges low tread

Pass 22 Aug 2013 20,215 miles

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

both front tyres inner edges low tread

Pass 30 Aug 2012 19,014 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 16,409 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 13,868 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 12,457 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 11,239 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 9,608 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 9,608 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 8,380 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 UKP 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 UKP, 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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BN53 UKP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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