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BV53 UCU

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

62,118 mi
Last recorded62,118 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 UCU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2016 62,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Inner Body has slight corrosion n/side (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front Inner Body has slight corrosion o/side (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 58,919 miles

bonnet safety catch inoperative

Pass 4 Sep 2014 58,141 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 58,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 57,160 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre pershing

Fail 2 Sep 2013 57,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre pershing

Pass 30 Aug 2012 54,795 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)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 54,795 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 53,173 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 46,615 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2010 46,615 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2009 36,178 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 36,178 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 27,695 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 17,119 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 17,119 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 8,897 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 UCU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UCU, 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 UCU registered?

BV53 UCU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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