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BV53 VKG

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,970 mi
Last recorded74,970 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 VKG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2020 74,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) O/S tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R inner arch, O/S/R outer sill, N/S/R chassis and N/S/F sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F and both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 71,586 miles

N/S/F and O/S/R brake hose perished

Fail 27 Sep 2019 71,446 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner wheel arches, N/S/R outer sill and O/S/F sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

N/S/F and O/S/R brake hose perished

Pass 12 Oct 2018 67,385 miles

N/S/F and O/S/R brake hose perished

Slight play in N/S tie rod

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 67,385 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S/R under sill and N/S/R sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

N/S/F and O/S/R brake hose perished

Slight play in N/S tie rod

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 63,282 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 63,213 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 58,476 miles

front brake flexi-hoses perished

Fail 29 Sep 2016 58,428 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S/R inner wheel arch and O/S/R outer sill (2.4.A.3)

front brake flexi-hoses perished

Pass 22 Oct 2015 53,913 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs badly worn

N/S/F brake flexi-hose slightly perrished

Fail 22 Oct 2015 53,913 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs badly worn

N/S/F brake flexi-hose slightly perrished

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S/R outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 53,792 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre outer edgeworn

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 48,160 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 48,160 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 43,411 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 43,411 miles

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

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

front wheel alignment check required (front tyres wearing off on outer edges)

fuel filter corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2012 40,117 miles

fuel filter corroding

n/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush starting to crack/perish

n/s/r shock absorber dust boot/bump stop missing

Fail 3 Oct 2012 40,117 miles

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

fuel filter corroding

n/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush starting to crack/perish

n/s/r shock absorber dust boot/bump stop missing

Pass 26 Oct 2011 37,161 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 37,160 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 33,072 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 2 Oct 2010 33,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 25,766 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 21,636 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 21,636 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 16,904 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 VKG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VKG, 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 VKG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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