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BD53 HDO

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,939 mi
Last recorded48,939 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2022 48,939 miles

Light corrosion to PAS pipes

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Rubber catching on wheel rim (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 43,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 43,313 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 42,889 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 42,446 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 41,835 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 41,002 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 40,056 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 37,703 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 35,174 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 33,717 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 31,347 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 29,006 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 27,018 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 23,221 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 19,094 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 14,595 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 HDO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD53 HDO registered?

BD53 HDO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is BD53 HDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 HDO shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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