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BD53 ZNM

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

227,291 mi
Last recorded227,291 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 ZNM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 227,291 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 223,544 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 219,296 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 214,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes Treated/ Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 214,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Above lower arm center bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Next to axle bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes Treated/ Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 210,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper suspension mount area in boot corroding / corroded

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

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

both front brake hose cracking / cracked

fuel flap area corroded

rear number plate cracked

Fail 4 Jun 2021 210,316 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper suspension mount top area in boot corroding / corroded

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

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

both front brake hose cracking / cracked

fuel flap area corroded

rear number plate cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2020 206,119 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 201,187 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 196,899 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 192,276 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 187,605 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 187,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 182,542 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 175,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 119,334 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 107,400 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 107,400 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 91,087 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 70,005 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 43,689 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 ZNM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZNM, 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 ZNM registered?

BD53 ZNM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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