MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,848 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine management warning light on.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
exhaust system corroded.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear inner mounting bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
exhaust system corroded.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front inner brake pads wearing low
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
slight damage to windscreen
surface corrosion to outer sills
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front inner brake pads wearing low
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
slight damage to windscreen
surface corrosion to outer sills
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
eng.man.light on
eng.man.light on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine cooling fan inop
slight wear to both front suspension arm rear bushes
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bonnet safety catch was seized
both rear tyre treads 4.5mm
front number plate deteriorating
offside front inner tyre scrubbing
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front number plate deteriorating
nearside front tyre tread 4mm
spare tyre tread low
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front number plate deteriorating
nearside front tyre tread 4mm
spare tyre tread low
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF53 WCE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green 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 WCE, 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 WCE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2003.
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