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BN53 UYF

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,584 mi
Last recorded62,584 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 62,584 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 59,708 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

handbrake light on.

Fail 11 Sep 2010 59,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

handbrake light on.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 53,655 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 46,014 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 31,956 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 31,956 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

damage to rear number plate

damage to tyre sidewalls

deterioration to rear axle pivot bushes

front lower arm bushes splitting

play in front suspension legs when hanging free

Pass 25 Aug 2006 22,846 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 22,846 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UYF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN53 UYF, 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 UYF registered?

BN53 UYF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is BN53 UYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 UYF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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