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BD53 FKE

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

47,247 mi
Last recorded47,247 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 FKE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 47,247 miles

o/s/f floor corroded and holed, not in prescribed area

slight play/ lift in both front strut tops

Fail 28 Oct 2020 47,247 miles

Emissions not tested due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/f floor corroded and holed, not in prescribed area

slight play/ lift in both front strut tops

Pass 28 Oct 2019 46,728 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 46,720 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2018 45,290 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 45,290 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 43,585 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded center to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

coolant tank empty

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

o/s/r chassis corroded but not considered excessive

vehicles rear brakes have slight uneven application

Fail 4 Sep 2017 43,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (chassis) (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded center to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

coolant tank empty

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

o/s/r chassis corroded but not considered excessive

vehicles rear brakes have slight uneven application

Pass 3 Sep 2016 41,833 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

coolant level low

n/s wiper split but clearing screen

Fail 1 Sep 2016 41,829 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

coolant level low

n/s wiper split but clearing screen

Pass 3 Sep 2015 38,047 miles

advise wear in the nearside steering rack end

Fail 2 Sep 2015 38,047 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise wear in the nearside steering rack end

Pass 11 Aug 2014 34,288 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 34,286 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 31,879 miles

o/s/r seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2013 31,877 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 28,179 miles

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

o/s and ns sill starting to corrode

Fail 17 Aug 2010 28,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 24,364 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 24,313 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear exhaust mounting badly deteriorated

Spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 18 Aug 2008 19,893 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 17,878 miles

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

advise both front suspension top mounts have play when vehicle is jacked up

advise both rear tyres cracked between tread

advise o/s front tyre cracked between tread

advise rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2006 12,170 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 12,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FKE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 FKE, 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 FKE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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