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BV53 RNX

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43,337 mi
Last recorded43,337 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 43,337 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 38,999 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive engine slight water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 38,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive engine slight water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 33,443 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 26,437 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 20,045 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 19,815 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 19,264 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 18,453 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 17,928 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres sidewalls starting to perish

Fail 4 Sep 2012 17,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 8 Sep 2011 17,571 miles

all tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 14 Sep 2010 16,935 miles

all tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 7 Sep 2009 16,257 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 14,943 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 13,894 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 13,031 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 RNX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RNX, 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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What year was BV53 RNX registered?

BV53 RNX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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