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BD53 BRF

2003 Ford Ka

Orange Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,170 mi
Last recorded71,170 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 BRF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 71,170 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts have play in lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2019 65,290 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front top mount has play/lift on limit

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear top mount has play/lift on limit

Fail 23 Oct 2019 65,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front top mount has play/lift on limit

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear top mount has play/lift on limit

Pass 26 Oct 2018 62,267 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front floor pan seams/rear inner arch wall to petrol filler but not structural corrosion.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion underside vehicle

Fail 25 Oct 2018 62,261 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills area by rear axle bush mountings, both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion underside vehicle

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front floor pan seams/rear inner arch wall to petrol filler but not structural corrosion.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 58,790 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion underside vehicle

Fail 25 Oct 2017 58,789 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 27 Oct 2016 55,949 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 55,949 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 54,565 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear door sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear door sills (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres perished

oil leak

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 3 Oct 2015 54,565 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear door sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear door sills (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres perished

oil leak

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 27 Oct 2014 50,892 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 47,020 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 42,398 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 37,902 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 37,902 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 33,464 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 29,280 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 23,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 18,051 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 12,299 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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BD53 BRF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Orange with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD53 BRF, 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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What year was BD53 BRF registered?

BD53 BRF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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