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BV53 UCJ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,968 mi
Last recorded75,968 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 75,968 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 75,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/chassis (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner steering joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 72,896 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 67,570 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 67,570 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 62,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2014 60,043 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2013 56,940 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2012 52,729 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 52,729 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 48,281 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 43,157 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 43,157 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front sill has some corrosion but outside area of structual importance

Pass 1 Sep 2009 38,106 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 31,811 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 25,984 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 6 Sep 2006 19,928 miles

Nearside Front 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 UCJ 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 70.6%.

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

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