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BV53 HTA

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,806 mi
Last recorded76,806 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 HTA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 76,806 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2015 76,806 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 66,627 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 61,915 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s/f fog lamp lens broken

Fail 8 Oct 2013 61,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

boot cannot be opened

n/s/f fog lamp lens broken

Pass 9 Oct 2012 57,793 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front fog lamp glass broken

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

oil leak on engine (oil filter ?)

one bulb not working in high level stop lamp

power steering pipes corroded

slight travel in brake pedal

spare tyre flat

Fail 8 Oct 2012 57,792 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front fog lamp glass broken

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

oil leak on engine (oil filter ?)

one bulb not working in high level stop lamp

power steering pipes corroded

spare tyre flat

Pass 11 Oct 2011 52,396 miles

Advise both front brake discs corroded.

Advise both tyres wearing on the inside edge.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 49,684 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light on

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front fog lamp glass broken

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

one bulb in high level stop not working

Fail 7 Oct 2010 49,684 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light on

nearside front fog lamp glass broken

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

one bulb in high level stop not working

Pass 2 Oct 2009 46,338 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 46,285 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 41,590 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 41,590 miles

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Sep 2007 37,253 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 4 Oct 2006 33,016 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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BV53 HTA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc 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 BV53 HTA, 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 BV53 HTA registered?

BV53 HTA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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