MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,982 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak expansion tank area ()
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis area (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak engine ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak expansion tank area ()
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak engine ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust system deteriorated
front flexis slightly deteriated
surface corrosion
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion nearside rear quarter (6.1.C.1)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch and sill end (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer sill x2 (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner arch and sill end (2.4.A.3)
front flexis slightly deteriated
surface corrosion
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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BF53 JYE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver 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 JYE, 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 JYE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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