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BF53 LCY

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,458 mi
Last recorded75,458 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 75,458 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s outer edges (4.1.E.1)

all welding repairs undersealed

Fail 21 Oct 2017 75,438 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/sill backing/under arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/sill backing/under arch area (5.2.6)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 67,287 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside headlamp damp/misted

Fail 6 Oct 2016 67,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear 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)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside headlamp damp/misted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 60,691 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 60,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 55,266 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 55,266 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 51,163 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f rear wishbone bush deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2012 44,640 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 39,922 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 34,712 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 29,566 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 29,566 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 24,693 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 19,315 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 14,421 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 LCY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LCY, 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 LCY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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