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BD53 HDK

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

41,075 mi
Last recorded41,075 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 HDK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 41,075 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 41,067 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective Fuel tank breather system pipe broken (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 36,803 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 36,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 36,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 35,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 35,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 35,595 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 35,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 35,592 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 35,592 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

battey not charging

Pass 22 Mar 2018 35,588 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 35,563 miles

Body has slight corrosion General underside vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded union nut (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded union nut (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear tyres distorting due to age deterioration (13yrs old)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 35,563 miles

Body has slight corrosion General underside vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded union nut (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded union nut (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear tyres distorting due to age deterioration (13yrs old)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 35,530 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 35,530 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades are split but possible due to not fluid (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 35,291 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 35,291 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 34,810 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 34,810 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2012 34,439 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 33,905 miles

front tyres 3mm tread depth

Pass 12 Oct 2010 32,684 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 12 Oct 2010 32,684 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Oct 2009 26,721 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Nearside and Offside front lower arm bushes slight seperation

Pass 23 Oct 2008 21,781 miles

Nearside and Offside front top shock mounts slight movement

Pass 13 Oct 2007 17,450 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 11,258 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 HDK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HDK, 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 HDK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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