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BD53 HKO

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,742 mi
Last recorded75,742 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 HKO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 75,742 miles

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

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

engine light on dash

oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2016 75,720 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine light on dash

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 70,708 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2015 70,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2014 56,102 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 53,994 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 46,070 miles

EML on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 46,068 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

EML on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre flat

Pass 26 Nov 2010 32,980 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 32,980 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 29,214 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 29,214 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 27,243 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 23,987 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 21,468 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 HKO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HKO, 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 HKO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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