MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,781 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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nearside front wishbone bush raised
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded and holed prescribed area because seatbelt attached to seat (5.2.6)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)
nearside front wishbone bush raised
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
engine management light on
offside sill corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
engine management light on
offside sill corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
slight corrsion on both seals
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
corrosion on both nearside and offside sills
exhaust corroded but not blowing
nearside front wishbone bush slightly raised
offside front tyre bald inner edge
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
o/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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BG53 FFU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 BG53 FFU, 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 BG53 FFU registered?
BG53 FFU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 October 2003.
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