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BD53 HHA

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,653 mi
Last recorded63,653 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 HHA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 May 2016 63,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 63,475 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 62,385 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 62,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2013 60,338 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 60,327 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 56,723 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 56,723 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 52,532 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 52,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 47,678 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 41,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nsf + Osf tyre outer side walls very worn

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 35,005 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 32,768 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 31,973 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 22,136 miles

condition of o/s/f tyre

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 HHA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HHA, 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 HHA registered?

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

Is BD53 HHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 HHA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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