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BT53 JWK

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,253 mi
Last recorded81,253 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 JWK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2013 81,253 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

damage to offside and nearside front wings

heavy corrosion around fuel filler flao

rear bumper loose

Fail 14 Dec 2013 81,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

damage to offside and nearside front wings

heavy corrosion around fuel filler flao

rear bumper loose

Pass 2 Jan 2013 74,543 miles

battery light is on

front brake discs are corroded

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2011 60,147 miles

nearside front tyre worn thin on the inside edge

nearside front wishbone front bushe unbonded

nearside rear road wheel slightly buckled

offside front wishbone rear bushe slightly unbonded

Fail 15 Dec 2011 60,147 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn thin on the inside edge

nearside front wishbone front bushe unbonded

nearside rear road wheel slightly buckled

offside front wishbone rear bushe slightly unbonded

Pass 28 Aug 2010 49,162 miles

bad buckle in the offside front road wheel

Pass 5 Oct 2009 39,995 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

spare wheel missing

Pass 15 Dec 2008 34,786 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 29,939 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 18,454 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 JWK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BT53 JWK, 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 BT53 JWK registered?

BT53 JWK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is BT53 JWK safe to buy?

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