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BV53 UFR

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

32,290 mi
Last recorded32,290 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 UFR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 32,290 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 32,290 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 25,968 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 23,054 miles

Front some lift in both strut top bearings

Nearside Front cuts to tyre tread

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged

Rear some lift in both strut top mounts

surface corrosion to main brake pipes

Fail 6 Apr 2017 23,054 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front some lift in both strut top bearings

Nearside Front cuts to tyre tread

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged

Offside Rear screw in tyre tread

Rear some lift in both strut top mounts

surface corrosion to main brake pipes

Pass 28 Apr 2016 22,485 miles

Front corrosion to p.a.s pipes

Front some lift in both strut top mounts

Rear some lift in both strut top mounts

Pass 19 May 2015 21,886 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2014 21,117 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 20,492 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2012 19,633 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 19,633 miles

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

Both bottom arm rear bushes pulling away

Both front strut tops slight play

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 18,707 miles

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

cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 22 Apr 2010 16,991 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 16,991 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2009 14,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 5 May 2009 14,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 May 2008 12,687 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 9,966 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 UFR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UFR, 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 UFR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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