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BV53 UJL

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,405 mi
Last recorded75,405 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 75,405 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 6 Jan 2015 75,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 19 Sep 2013 70,685 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 67,923 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

battery defective

Fail 8 May 2010 67,596 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2010 67,596 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 63,501 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 58,879 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 45,274 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 45,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 31,715 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 31,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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 UJL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UJL, 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 UJL registered?

BV53 UJL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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