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BT53 JVM

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,087 mi
Last recorded50,087 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 50,087 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills are showing corrosion and have had some welding done in parts (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 50,069 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 45,651 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s & O/s rear mount area. (2.4.A.3)

Some under body corrosion - front and rear.

Fail 7 Sep 2016 45,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. (seat frame) (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Axle mount - wheel arch and inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (Seat frame) (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill and 'B' pillar. (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Axle mount - chassis. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Axle mount - sill & Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mountings (x3) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavy inner edge wear. (4.1.E.1)

Rear N/s & O/s tyres - tread cracking.

Rear of engine - oil leak.

Service brake pedal - Slight system travel.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 39,080 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 36,625 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 36,625 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 31,743 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 31,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 26,817 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 26,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 23,631 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 20,149 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 16,721 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 12,564 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 9,344 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 7,038 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 JVM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BT53 JVM, 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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BT53 JVM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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