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BV53 OHX

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,840 mi
Last recorded61,840 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 61,840 miles

Slight corrosion around front subframe front mounts

Slight corrosion to both inner rear sills

Wipers poor

Fail 28 Sep 2018 61,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion around front subframe front mounts

Slight corrosion to both inner rear sills

Wipers poor

Pass 23 Sep 2017 51,866 miles

Both headlights; beam image not sharpe.

Front Coolant level low + 1/2 ltr.

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Off side ; behind the front wheels, floor is starting to corroded. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 46,662 miles

nsf and osf floor corroded

nsr lower sill corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 41,686 miles

nsf tyre on limit

osf floor corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Sep 2015 41,686 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

nsf tyre on limit

osf floor corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Aug 2014 32,861 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)

nsr sill corroding

Fail 14 Aug 2014 32,861 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr sill corroding

Fail 12 Aug 2014 32,768 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 24,466 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 23,007 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 21,606 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 21,606 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 19,657 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 16,930 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 14,124 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 11,674 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 8,773 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 OHX 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 72.2%.

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

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