MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
309 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower A post outter seal and inner seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body above axle mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower A post outter seal and inner seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body above axle mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Brake fluid contaminated Green (1.8 (a))
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 both sides inner rear seals (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seat mounting & outer seal. yellow chalk. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced x2 both sides above axel mounting points. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses x4 perished/deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated + play in joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear deteriorated. (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Manifold end loose (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside rear inner wing badly corroded
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bolt loose (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside rear inner wing badly corroded
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside front floors and chassis members (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside previously welded (Sills and area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills and areas nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside front floors and chassis members (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside previously welded (Sills and area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills and areas nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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AD52 BYW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 AD52 BYW, 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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AD52 BYW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 January 2003.
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