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ExpiredMileage
72,080 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front steering rack boot adrift
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Alternator belt cracked.
Corrosion underside and over components.
Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 3 backbox mounts broken but system secure. (6.1.2 (a))
Alternator belt cracked.
Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Heavily corroded underside and over components.
Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Alternator belt cracked.
Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Heavily corroded underside and over components.
Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Alternator belt badly cracked.
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole at rear, chalk marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle corroded underside and has underseal over brake pipes.
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both front droplink ball joints worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Alternator belt badly cracked.
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole at rear, chalk marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
No coolant in bottle.
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle corroded underside and has underseal over brake pipes.
Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage going into the rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage going into the rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside central chassis leg corroded
Oil leak ()
front to rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside central chassis leg corroded
Oil leak ()
front to rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside central chassis leg slightly corroded
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded as marked (2.3.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside central chassis leg slightly corroded
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded as marked (2.3.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil macpherson strut (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked (2.4.A.3)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. dash lights inop (6.7.3)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded as marked (2.3.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil macpherson strut (2.7.3)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front to rear brake pipes greased
n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front to rear brake pipes greased
n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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BD53 PZZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 PZZ, 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 PZZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 November 2003.
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