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BT53 JWU

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

43,882 mi
Last recorded43,882 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 JWU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 43,882 miles

outer and inner sills rusty

revs lights not working

several suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2023 43,882 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rears (1.2.1 (a) (i))

outer and inner sills rusty

revs lights not working

several suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2022 38,551 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

No reverse lights

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undersideof vehicle, also inner and outer sills rusty

Fail 22 Jun 2022 38,551 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

No reverse lights

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undersideof vehicle, also inner and outer sills rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2021 33,870 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle and outer sills rusty in several places

Pass 1 Jul 2020 31,446 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle, inner & outer sills, several suspension components rusty

Fail 30 Jun 2020 31,445 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle, inner & outer sills, several suspension components rusty

Pass 22 May 2019 30,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under side and outer sills rusty

Fail 22 May 2019 30,114 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under side and outer sills rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2018 29,394 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion in several places

Fail 17 Jan 2018 29,394 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion in several places

Pass 16 Nov 2016 28,955 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 28,955 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 27,992 miles

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

Offside sill rusty

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 27,131 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 25,900 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 25,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 24,193 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 24,193 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 21,752 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

o/s/f outer sill surface corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2011 21,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

o/s/f outer sill surface corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2010 19,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2009 17,774 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2009 17,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2008 15,699 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 13,695 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 11,349 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 JWU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 JWU, 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 JWU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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