MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,112 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear coil springs rusty
corrosion underbody/inner sills
oil leak
outer sills corroded
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear coil springs rusty
corrosion underbody/inner sills
oil leak
outer sills corroded
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Coolant level low
Engine management light on
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Engine management light showing throughout test.
Some delamination to front number plate.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
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)
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 LFM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 LFM, 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 LFM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2003.
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