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BV53 OFZ

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

49,500 mi
Last recorded49,500 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 OFZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 49,500 miles

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

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

o/s/ & n/s inner sills have surface rust

Pass 14 May 2015 45,204 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 39,929 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2014 39,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 35,575 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 35,574 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 31,926 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 31,897 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,862 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 27,844 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 23,338 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 21,333 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 21,333 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 17,450 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 12,814 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 9,584 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 OFZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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