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BV53 UDH

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,409 mi
Last recorded53,409 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 UDH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 53,409 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front sidewall cracking

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres sidewall cracking

Fail 1 Feb 2017 53,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front sidewall cracking

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres sidewall cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2016 47,651 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (7.1.2)

advise front exhaust mount snapped,still supported

Fail 8 Jan 2016 47,649 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (7.1.2)

advise front exhaust mount snapped,still supported

Pass 6 Jan 2015 46,625 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 46,625 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 45,149 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 43,743 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 18 Jan 2012 40,859 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)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Jan 2012 40,842 miles

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

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

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)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Sep 2010 36,319 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Sep 2009 32,427 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Oct 2008 29,281 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 25,639 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 20,567 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 20,555 miles

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside 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 UDH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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