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BT53 YJN

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

6,765 mi
Last recorded6,765 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 YJN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2025 6,765 miles

Front Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 6,598 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 6,400 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 6,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords seen in deep cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2022 6,221 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 6,042 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 6,041 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 5,898 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 5,898 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Top mount defective. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 5,511 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front passenger seat reclining handle damaged

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 5,330 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount has play (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount has play (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 5,007 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 4,850 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 4,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65/13 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65/13 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 4,659 miles

Rear tyres cracked.

Pass 11 Feb 2014 4,377 miles

Nearside front and Nearside rear tyres perished and cracked.

Fail 11 Feb 2014 4,370 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front and Nearside rear tyres perished and cracked.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 4,074 miles

Offside front and rear tyres cracked.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 3,699 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracked.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 3,466 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 3,198 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 2,932 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 2,141 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 972 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 972 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 YJN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YJN, 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 YJN registered?

BT53 YJN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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