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BT53 UFR

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,482 mi
Last recorded80,482 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2016 80,482 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 68,742 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 66,169 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

condensation in offside headlamp

Fail 14 Oct 2014 66,169 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

condensation in offside headlamp

Pass 16 Oct 2013 63,182 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

accident work carried out to front end of vehicle

condensation in offside headlamp

gearbox mounting rubber splitting

offside front inner wing cover missing

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2013 63,182 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

accident work carried out to front end of vehicle

condensation in offside headlamp

gearbox mounting rubber splitting

offside front inner wing cover missing

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2012 59,251 miles

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

accident repair work carried out to front end of vehicle

condensation in offside headlamp

offside front inner wing cover missing

rear number plate delaminating

slight engine / gearbox oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2012 59,251 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

accident repair work carried out to front end of vehicle

condensation in offside headlamp

offside front inner wing cover missing

rear number plate delaminating

slight engine / gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 53,329 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

condensation in offside headlamp

front number plate damaged

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 14 Oct 2011 53,329 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

clutch pipe into master cylinder leaking

condensation in offside headlamp

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 14 Oct 2010 47,592 miles

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

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

handbrake travel

offside front bumper adrift

offside headlamp condensated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Oct 2009 42,278 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 42,169 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 35,966 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 35,966 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 25,417 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 UFR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UFR, 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 UFR registered?

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

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