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BV53 UGG

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,594 mi
Last recorded52,594 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 52,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust flexy section deteriorating

signs of corrosion to chassis rails

Pass 22 Aug 2018 49,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

underside and suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2018 49,350 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 46,096 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

signs of slight corrosion through out underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Aug 2017 45,999 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in front of rear axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch rear of rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch in front of rear wheel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in front of rear axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch rear of rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

signs of slight corrosion through out underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Aug 2016 44,103 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 42,711 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 42,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 35,051 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 35,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

Pass 16 Aug 2013 31,466 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)

corrosion to outer sills

Pass 3 Sep 2012 30,321 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)

corrosion to outer sills

Fail 30 Aug 2012 30,321 miles

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

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion to outer sills

Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,057 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 29,057 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 27,799 miles

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

front brake discs worn close to limit

o/s/f flexible brake hose perishing

Pass 2 Sep 2009 26,360 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 25,464 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 22,503 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 16,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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 UGG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UGG, 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 UGG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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