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BV53 OJK

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,860 mi
Last recorded66,860 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 OJK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 66,860 miles

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

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

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

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

The NSR tyre inner edge is worn uneven

The back of the engine has an oil weep.

Fail 9 Aug 2016 66,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The NSR tyre inner edge is worn uneven

The back of the engine has an oil weep.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 58,942 miles

Nearside rear outer sidewall cut but no cords exposed.

Fail 19 Feb 2015 58,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear outer sidewall cut but no cords exposed.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 50,778 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 48,087 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 43,376 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 39,163 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 34,382 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 30,165 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 30,165 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 24,112 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 19,677 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 OJK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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