2003 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · BV53 UDH
2003 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 53,409 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/01/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,409 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1299cc
BV53 UDH Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/02/2017
- 53,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BV53 UDH Mileage History
- 26/09/200620,555 mi
- 27/09/200620,567 mi+12 mi
- 10/10/200725,639 mi+5,072 mi
- 16/10/200829,281 mi+3,642 mi
- 10/09/200932,427 mi+3,146 mi
- 28/09/201036,319 mi+3,892 mi
- 17/01/201240,842 mi+4,523 mi
- 18/01/201240,859 mi+17 mi
- 18/01/201343,743 mi+2,884 mi
- 17/01/201445,149 mi+1,406 mi
- 06/01/201546,625 mi+1,476 mi
- 06/01/201546,625 mi
- 08/01/201647,649 mi+1,024 mi
- 08/01/201647,651 mi+2 mi
- 01/02/201753,409 mi+5,758 mi
- 01/02/201753,409 mi
Average of roughly 3,174 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
BV53 UDH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Ka (BV53 UDH) between September 2006 and February 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 February 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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