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BV53 UHA

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,730 mi
Last recorded75,730 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 75,730 miles

corrosion present on offside and nearside outer sills

corrosion present on offside and nearside rear inner sills

offside rear brake pipe corrosion present

Pass 23 Mar 2016 68,383 miles

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

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

slight movement in nearside rear suspension top

Pass 31 Mar 2015 62,643 miles

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

slight movement in nearside front lower ball joint

slight movement in nearside front top suspension mounting

Pass 17 May 2014 56,632 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 50,734 miles

corrosion present on floor and chassis and inner & outer sill

Pass 21 May 2012 42,840 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 41,068 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 41,063 miles

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

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

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

long foot brake travel

Pass 26 Aug 2010 37,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 33,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 23,413 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 14,147 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Sep 2006 11,803 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 UHA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UHA, 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 UHA registered?

BV53 UHA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BV53 UHA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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