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BV53 UFL

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,634 mi
Last recorded68,634 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 68,634 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

o/s front floor corroded

o/s rear inner sill corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 66,823 miles

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

o/s rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2012 64,221 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 60,903 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 60,903 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 58,237 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 54,295 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 49,213 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 44,607 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 44,599 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 UFL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UFL, 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 UFL registered?

BV53 UFL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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