MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,377 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced OUTER SILL EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced N/S/FRONT INNER WING CHASIS (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced n/s/front inner wing chasis (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced inner wing chasis (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ball joint fixing rivet (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
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)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
nearside front ball joint fixing bolt rusty
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
nearside front ball joint fixing bolt rusty
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre slightly perrished
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake very slightly binding
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Very slight leak from power steering rack
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre perrished
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
air bag lamp is on
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF53 GWU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 GWU, 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 GWU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2003.
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