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BD53 USL

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,870 mi
Last recorded49,870 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2012 49,870 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,116 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 45,099 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 36,372 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 36,370 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 34,132 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS

Fail 12 Nov 2010 34,132 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 31,093 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING ON SIDEWALL

O/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

PLAY IN N/S STEERING RACK END

Pass 20 Nov 2008 26,227 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 22,422 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 17,573 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 16,336 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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