MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,242 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Corrosion on both sills and floor pan
Corrosion on rear inner wings
Front suspension wishbone and anti roll bar bushes worn
Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)
Both front top suspension mounts have slight play
Child seats fitted to both rear seats not allowing full inspection of the adult belts
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill/inner rear arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb appears incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both front top suspension mounts have slight play
Both rear axle bushes are worn
Child seats fitted to both rear seats not allowing full inspection of the adult belts
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
general corrosion
offside rear tyre wearing low
exhaust corroded
lift top mounts
oil leaks
outer sills corroded
repairs to outer sills
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
exhaust corroded
lift top mounts
oil leaks
outer sills corroded
both rear tyres perished
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres perished
rear tyres perished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF53 EJO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 EJO, 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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BF53 EJO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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