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BV53 OFR

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,540 mi
Last recorded66,540 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 OFR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 66,540 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front braking efforts have slight imbalance

Nearside Front tyre has some wear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has wear and deterioration

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 25 Jul 2019 66,540 miles

Position lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front braking efforts have slight imbalance

Nearside Front tyre has some wear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has wear and deterioration

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 31 Jul 2018 58,007 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has some wear and deterioration

some damage to rear view mirror

Fail 19 Jun 2018 57,171 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing thin

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner wing holes and corrosion not within pascribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 6 Jul 2017 52,704 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 49,673 miles

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)

oil leaks

Pass 7 Jul 2015 47,802 miles

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 44,222 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 44,219 miles

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

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 suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 39,709 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 37,234 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 30,981 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 30,981 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 23,055 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 18,694 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 16,302 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 13,190 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 8,542 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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 OFR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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