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BN53 USM

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,882 mi
Last recorded30,882 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 USM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 30,882 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

offside front lower wishbone suspension arm rear bush is coming unbonded but at the time of test no play was present

offside front tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2012 30,882 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

offside front lower wishbone suspension arm rear bush is coming unbonded but at the time of test no play was present

offside front tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2011 26,294 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 22,726 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 20,431 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 17,329 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 16,201 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 12,835 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 USM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 USM, 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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What year was BN53 USM registered?

BN53 USM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is BN53 USM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 USM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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