MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,349 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
underbody rusty
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Sill slight corroded
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Sill slight corroded
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
child seat fitted
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
off side and near side front floors rusting
off side and near side sill to floor rusting
rear tyer feathering on inside edge
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
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)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
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)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
engine managment lamp on
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BD53 BHL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 BD53 BHL, 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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BD53 BHL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 November 2003.
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