MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,460 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
excess movement in both front strut tops
front wipers torn.
oil leak on engine
spare tyre flat
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
slight deterioration to front number plate
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake fluid check indicates RED
engine oil level low
slight deterioration to front number plate
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s rear tyre shows fine cracks on outer edge
rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust support is acceptable
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s rear tyre shows fine cracks on outer edge
rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust support is acceptable
both rear tyres have small cracks on outer edges
both rear tyres show uneven wear across tread area
front discs in poor condition
spare wheel/tyre different size
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
both rear tyres have small cracks on outer edges
both rear tyres show uneven wear across tread area
front discs in poor condition
spare wheel/tyre different size
both front tyres show uneven wear around inner edges
both rear tyres show uneven wear across tread area
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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 Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.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 HBE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 HBE, 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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BG53 HBE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 2003.
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