2003 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · KU53 JBO
2003 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 83,931 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2014.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,931 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KU53 JBO Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2013
- 83,931 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KU53 JBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Ka (KU53 JBO) between September 2006 and September 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2013 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: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mount”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
KU53 JBO Mileage History
- 01/09/200632,056 mi
- 01/09/200632,056 mi
- 30/08/200741,668 mi+9,612 mi
- 31/08/200741,708 mi+40 mi
- 29/08/200852,740 mi+11,032 mi
- 09/09/200962,702 mi+9,962 mi
- 27/08/201069,209 mi+6,507 mi
- 27/08/201069,209 mi
- 24/08/201174,480 mi+5,271 mi
- 02/09/201174,698 mi+218 mi
- 31/08/201280,632 mi+5,934 mi
- 09/09/201383,981 mi+3,349 mi
- 10/09/201383,931 mi-50 mi
Average of roughly 7,384 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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