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BD53 RDZ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,251 mi
Last recorded76,251 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 76,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s rear chassis and both rear inner sills corroding

Pass 9 Nov 2015 73,342 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODING

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 69,307 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 69,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 64,920 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 56,756 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 50,931 miles

advanced corrosion on both outer sills

both font brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 7 Jun 2010 47,617 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 43,832 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,077 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 28,315 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 RDZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RDZ, 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 RDZ registered?

BD53 RDZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BD53 RDZ safe to buy?

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