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BF53 WDX

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

56,639 mi
Last recorded56,639 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 56,639 miles

em light on.

underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2016 56,639 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak and bent (2.7.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S&N/S OUTER SILLS (5.2.6)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 54,246 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 51,680 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 51,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 42,905 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 42,905 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 36,244 miles

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

advise footbrake travel

front brake discs pitted

Fail 27 Jun 2011 36,244 miles

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

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

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

advise footbrake travel

front brake discs pitted

Pass 21 Jun 2010 35,443 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 34,492 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 34,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 32,199 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 32,199 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s headlamp aim too low - corrected at lamp

Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,984 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 27,983 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 21,750 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 21,750 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 WDX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 WDX, 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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What year was BF53 WDX registered?

BF53 WDX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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