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BD53 ZFP

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,359 mi
Last recorded72,359 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 72,359 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 72,353 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor next to subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor next to subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both rear beam mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 71,634 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2020 71,632 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2019 69,951 miles

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis over subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 69,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis over subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 68,073 miles

Advise rear wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Main chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 68,073 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Advise rear wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Main chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 65,773 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 65,758 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded End of sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded End of sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 63,075 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 60,211 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 57,121 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2014 57,121 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 53,094 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 53,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Advise nearside front tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,020 miles

Advise front offside flexi brake hose is cable tied to strut

Fail 27 Mar 2012 48,017 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Advise front offside flexi brake hose is cable tied to strut

Pass 22 Mar 2011 45,473 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 45,462 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 May 2010 42,337 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 42,337 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 40,235 miles

engine management light on

Pass 7 Dec 2007 33,743 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 33,719 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside front tyre tread low

Pass 20 Nov 2006 24,305 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 24,287 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 ZFP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZFP, 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 ZFP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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