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BV53 OFA

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

116,719 mi
Last recorded116,719 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 OFA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 116,719 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 110,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 110,941 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 99,794 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 99,794 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 84,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advisory.both front brake discs,wear and corrosion on inner surface.

Fail 11 Jan 2011 84,445 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advisory.both front brake discs,wear and corrosion on inner surface.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 69,811 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 69,781 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 56,789 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2008 56,771 miles

Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 41,516 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 41,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 33,171 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 32,256 miles

n/s and o/s lower arms rear bushs splitting

Fail 9 Aug 2006 32,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 OFA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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