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BV53 UBJ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,204 mi
Last recorded66,204 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 UBJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2017 66,204 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. front end bent in (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left front end bent in (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slam panel (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight damage front end (6.1.A.1)

interior mirror missing

Pass 6 Aug 2016 54,606 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 50,890 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

osf tyre cracking

osr tyre cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2014 49,051 miles

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

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

nsr tyre cracking

Fail 27 Aug 2014 49,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 44,316 miles

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

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

n/s/f wheel dented

n/s/r wheel dented

Fail 2 Sep 2013 44,316 miles

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

n/s/r wheel dented

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

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

n/s/f wheel dented

Pass 3 Sep 2012 40,287 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 35,710 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 30,417 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 25,560 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 25,460 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 20,330 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 20,233 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Sep 2007 15,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 15,395 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 12,196 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 UBJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UBJ, 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 UBJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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