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BF53 EFD

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,948 mi
Last recorded28,948 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 EFD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 28,948 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 28,069 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 27,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 26,655 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 26,169 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 25,724 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 25,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 25,350 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 24,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 22,460 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 20,203 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 18,666 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 16,937 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 15,364 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 13,694 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 11,538 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 10,430 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 10,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 8,768 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 7,450 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 5,879 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 4,562 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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BF53 EFD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BF53 EFD, 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 BF53 EFD registered?

BF53 EFD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BF53 EFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 EFD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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