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BV53 UGN

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,515 mi
Last recorded51,515 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 UGN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2017 51,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired has been incorrectly fitted (3.6.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded and holed to excess (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired has been incorrectly fitted (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount has excessive lift (2.5.B.1b)

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

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Rear rear axle front bushes deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2016 46,068 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 42,101 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 40,331 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 40,331 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 39,301 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 39,301 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 29 May 2012 38,095 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 37,086 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 35,992 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 35,992 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 35,009 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 35,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake discs rusty and slightly worn on the inner surfaces

rear axle bushes detetiorating

slight movement to nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 11 Sep 2008 34,053 miles

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre close to limit

rear tyres wearing low

wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 4 Sep 2007 27,196 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 18,895 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 UGN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green 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 UGN, 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 UGN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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