MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,870 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS
BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING ON SIDEWALL
O/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT
PLAY IN N/S STEERING RACK END
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)
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 USL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 USL, 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 USL registered?
BD53 USL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 November 2003.
Is BD53 USL safe to buy?
The MOT history for BD53 USL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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