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BT53 JSU

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,946 mi
Last recorded76,946 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 JSU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 76,946 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 76,946 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 73,106 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 73,106 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 69,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 69,374 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 64,686 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 14 Sep 2010 64,686 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2009 58,658 miles

Fuel filter corroded.

Lower power steering pipe showing signs of corrosion.

O/S/F Sill showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 30 Sep 2009 58,658 miles

Fuel filter corroded.

Lower power steering pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

O/S/F Sill showing signs of corrosion.

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 53,844 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 54,857 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 45,857 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 36,983 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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BT53 JSU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT53 JSU, 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 BT53 JSU registered?

BT53 JSU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is BT53 JSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 JSU shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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