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BF53 WDO

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,588 mi
Last recorded83,588 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 WDO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2012 83,588 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

corrosion around filler cap

nearside front road wheel nuts incorrectly fitted and could come loose and let wheel move around

Pass 15 Aug 2011 76,426 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 70,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame 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)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 70,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 64,409 miles

varius oil leaks/dents in o/s door/eaxhaust corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2009 64,409 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

varius oil leaks/dents in o/s door/eaxhaust corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2008 56,289 miles

damage to wheel trims. exhaust corroded. slight corrosion to front brake discs. corrosion to various brake pipes.

Pass 11 Aug 2007 46,729 miles

Slight wear to front discs †Slight play in steering system †Suspension bushes perished

Surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 15 Aug 2006 34,052 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 34,052 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Rear tyres cracking and perished †Front tyres worn unevenly †Slight sidewall damge to near side front tyre †

Slight smear from wipers †Slight marks on windscreen †Dents scratches and accident damage to various body panels †Wheel trims damaged †Exhaust joints heavily corroded †Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Unbonding to near side front wishbone front bush †Borderline front brake imbalance †Brkae discs corroded lipped and worn †Front pads worn low †Brake hoses perished †

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 WDO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WDO, 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 WDO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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