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2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,534 mi
Last recorded29,534 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 29,534 miles

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 17 Jan 2025 24,386 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 19,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight feathering on inner edge of offside front tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2023 11,765 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4x tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 4,035 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 3,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip approx. in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 3,932 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 3,932 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 3,723 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 3,533 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 3,532 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2016 3,285 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 2,941 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 2,941 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2014 2,633 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 2,466 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 2,407 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 2,332 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 2,224 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 2,031 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 1,930 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 1,791 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 1,578 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 1,575 miles

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

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 VBB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VBB, 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 VBB registered?

BD53 VBB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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