MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,046 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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)
corrosion to n/s outer sill
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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)
corrosion to n/s outer sill
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
rear wiper blade u/s,air cleaner under bonnet loose and rattling? oil leak off g/box.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
rear wiper blade u/s,air cleaner under bonnet loose and rattling? oil leak off g/box.
font wipers splitting rear wiper split
n/s/f lower arm bush starting to seperate
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and cuts in inner wall
o/s/f flexi hose starting to perish
slight movement in anti roll bar d bushes
slight movement in both front top suspension mounts
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil leak off g/box?
rear wiper blade u/s
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil leak off g/box?
rear wiper blade u/s
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
advise some movement found on nearside and offside front top shock mounts
Nail in offside rear tyre
advise some movement found on nearside and offside front top shock mounts
n/s rear s/light dull,rear wiper blade u/s.
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
n/s rear s/light dull,rear wiper blade u/s.
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
rear wiper u/s.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
rear wiper u/s.
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)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear wiper split
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear wiper blade u/s.
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BF53 JKO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 JKO, 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 JKO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2003.
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