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BV53 UVX

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

54,829 mi
Last recorded54,829 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 UVX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 54,829 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 53,207 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 53,055 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 52,426 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 52,245 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 50,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 45,028 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 45,028 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

play in near side end of steering rack

Fail 13 Dec 2011 45,012 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

fuel filter very rusty could leak when salt is on the road

Pass 24 Sep 2010 34,695 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 34,695 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 30,598 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 25,251 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 25,231 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

cracks to o/s/f sidewall of tyre

reset tracking

Pass 1 Oct 2007 18,845 miles

Coolant leakage on engine, recommend attention.

Keep check on tyre wear front & rear.

Nearside fog light inoperative, recommend attention.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 14,130 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 14,090 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Signs of displacing on offside & nearside front lower suspension arm pivot bushes, replacement recommended.

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 UVX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UVX, 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 UVX registered?

BV53 UVX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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