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BD53 PWL

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,717 mi
Last recorded59,717 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 PWL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 59,717 miles

Both outer sills starting to rust slightly.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm and worn on outer edge. 165/65-13. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 59,715 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor marked in YELLOW. (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both outer sills starting to rust slightly.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edges. 165/65-13.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 58,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 56,293 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 56,293 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 51,871 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front reg plate slight crack

front tyres slight worn on edges

nsr axle bush slight play

rust around fuel cap

slight play in nsf rear wishbone bush

Fail 6 Sep 2014 51,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front reg plate slight crack

front tyres slight worn on edges

nsr axle bush slight play

rust around fuel cap

slight play in nsf rear wishbone bush

Pass 20 Sep 2013 43,907 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 43,907 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 39,009 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 39,009 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 33,702 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs lipped

Fail 1 Oct 2011 33,702 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 28 Sep 2010 29,630 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 26,842 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 26,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 23,665 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 19,899 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN EDGES

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 26 Oct 2007 19,899 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN EDGES

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Oct 2006 16,168 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 PWL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PWL, 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 PWL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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