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BF53 WDN

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,545 mi
Last recorded47,545 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 WDN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 47,545 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 47,534 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 45,396 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 45,396 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 43,121 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 39,204 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 34,847 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 30,196 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 26,191 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 22,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 19,601 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 16,279 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 12,215 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 WDN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WDN, 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 WDN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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