MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,174 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mounting point (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (2.4.A.3)
rear coil springs and brake pipes corroding
brake pipes corroding
exhaust heavily corroded and brackets rusting through
front wishbone mounting bushes both sides perishing
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed all 4 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
brake pipes corroding
exhaust heavily corroded and brackets rusting through
front wishbone mounting bushes both sides perishing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion offside rear axle mount
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
corrosion offside rear axle mount
Front brake discs inner faces poor condition
Nearside rear roadwheel inner rim slightly damaged
Nearside rear wheelbearing slightly noisy
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake discs inner faces poor condition
Nearside rear roadwheel inner rim slightly damaged
Nearside rear wheelbearing slightly noisy
Front brake discs inner faces poor condition
Nearside rear indicator lamp full of water
Nearside steering rack gaitor split but not allowing dirt to ingress
Offside rear axle suspension bush deteriorated but no excessive movement
Offside steering rack area wet with fluid
Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Front brake discs inner faces poor condition
Nearside rear indicator lamp full of water
Nearside steering rack gaitor split but not allowing dirt to ingress
Offside rear axle suspension bush deteriorated but no excessive movement
Offside steering rack area wet with fluid
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear roadwheel slightly distorted
Nearside rear wheelbearing slightly noisy
Rear tyres wearing close to the legal limit on inner edges
Slight play in front suspension arms rear bushes
Slight wear in nearside and offside front inner anti roll bar "d" bushes
Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear roadwheels slightly distorted
Slight oil leak on gearbox diff seal
drivers door hard to open
power steering notchy
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
drivers door hard to open
power steering notchy
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BD53 UVB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 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 UVB, 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 UVB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 November 2003.
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