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BV53 UFM

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,745 mi
Last recorded72,745 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 72,745 miles

Offside Front strut top bearing tight

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 72,741 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front strut top bearing tight

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 63,113 miles

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

rear inner sills sowing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2013 60,265 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 60,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 55,850 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 46,310 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 39,527 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 34,002 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 27,385 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 20,659 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 20,659 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 13,416 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 UFM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UFM, 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 UFM registered?

BV53 UFM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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