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BV53 HTZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,143 mi
Last recorded47,143 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 HTZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2016 47,143 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leaks

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel arch adrift

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stat housing leaking

Fail 13 Jan 2016 47,050 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil and coolant leak on engine.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 45,498 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 45,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 43,733 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 41,154 miles

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

general corrosion on sills

Pass 5 Dec 2011 37,830 miles

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

Sill to floor area corroded both sides

Pass 29 Nov 2010 34,503 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 31,022 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 31,009 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 26,806 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 23,637 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 19,611 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 HTZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BV53 HTZ, 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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BV53 HTZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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