MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,458 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill has a hole (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill has a hole (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill has a hole (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Corroded underneath and sills
Corroded underneath and sills
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroded.various components corroded.various bushes worn.wipers split.fuel tank corroded.
tyre valves perishing.
various underbody corrosion.inner and outer sills corroded.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded center to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroded.various components corroded.various bushes worn.fuel tank corroded.
inner and outer sills corroded.front chassis corroded.
various underbody corrosion.
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded center to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroded.various components corroded.various bushes worn.fuel tank corroded.
inner and outer sills corroded.front chassis corroded.
various underbody corrosion.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroded.various components corroded.various bushes worn.
fuel tank corroded.oil leaks.(cam cover gasket)
various underbody corrosion.inner and outer sills corroded.front chassis corroded
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroded.various components corroding.various oil leaks.various underbody corrosion.fuel tank corroding.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroded.various components corroded.various underbody corrosion.various minor oil leaks.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
fuel tank corroded.fuel filter corroded.
rear tyres old and perished advise replacement.exhaust corroded.various components corroded.various underbody corrosion.various minor oil leaks.front chassis corroded.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear tyres old and perished.exhaust corroding.fuel tank and filter corroded.various minor oil leaks.various underbody corrosion various components corroding.front chassis corroded.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear tyres old and perished.exhaust corroding.fuel tank and filter corroded.various minor oil leaks.various underbody corrosion various components corroding.front chassis corroded.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
various bushes worn, various componments corroded, steering rack damp, rear tyres poor, various underbody corrsion
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
steering rack damp. rear tyres poor.inner sill corroding.
various bushes worn. various componments corroded. rear number plate poor. fuel tank corroding.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
steering rack damp. rear tyres poor.inner sill corroding.
various bushes worn. various componments corroded. rear number plate poor. fuel tank corroding.
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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BF03 BYD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 BF03 BYD, 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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BF03 BYD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 March 2003.
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