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BD53 ZFT

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,253 mi
Last recorded42,253 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 ZFT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2024 42,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch by top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch by axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 40,672 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 39,581 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2021 38,471 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 14 Dec 2020 38,148 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2009 y o m & worn too 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2009 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Under body/inner sills under sealed

Pass 11 Dec 2019 37,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of the door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 37,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 36,993 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 35,864 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion door sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre ()

Rear both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 1 Dec 2015 34,237 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Drivers door sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 31,453 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 29,346 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 27,824 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 4 Dec 2012 27,824 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 21 Nov 2011 25,366 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 22,862 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 19,205 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 16,464 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 11,559 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 8,745 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 ZFT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZFT, 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 ZFT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 December 2003.

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