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BV53 UHC

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,876 mi
Last recorded78,876 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 UHC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 78,876 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 75,696 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 68,704 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear bush slightly splitting

power steering pipes corroding

Fail 22 Oct 2013 68,704 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear bush slightly splitting

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2012 59,937 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion present underbody

Fail 18 Oct 2012 59,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion present underbody

Pass 21 Oct 2011 44,703 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 44,703 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2010 35,538 miles

both front btm wishbones , back bushes.......

offside inner rack joint........

Pass 23 Oct 2009 28,295 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 28,295 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 21,516 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 15,536 miles

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

front discs corrosion present..

Pass 6 Sep 2006 8,065 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 UHC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UHC, 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 UHC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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