MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,858 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded line to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front tyre slightly worn/wearing on outer edge
Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn/wearing on outer edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded line leading to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside sills (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside sills and rear inner arches and offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn and smearing (8.2.2)
n/s rear inner sill slightly corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s rear inner sill slightly corroded
n/s front tyre worn on outside edge
surface corrosion to o/s chassis at rear
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s front tyre worn on outside edge
surface corrosion to o/s chassis at rear
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension components slightly corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear 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 Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
rear number plate is starting to de-bond
windscreen cracked on ns top corner strong advise
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BD53 UFE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 UFE, 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 UFE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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