MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,428 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear chassis rail behind bumper corroded & holed
Offside Rear chassis rail behind bumper corroded & holed
both head lights starting to deteriorate
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVANCED (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
both front tyres worn unevenly)(nearside tyre ADVANCED
corrosion to exhaust system
corrosion to nearside rear chassis behind bumper)(ADVANCED
corrosion to offside rear chassis behind bumper)(ADVANCED
offside headlamp pattern poor, but beam image still visible
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Power steering component leaking from pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVANCED (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
both front tyres worn unevenly)(nearside tyre ADVANCED
corrosion to exhaust system
corrosion to nearside rear chassis behind bumper)(ADVANCED
corrosion to offside rear chassis behind bumper)(ADVANCED
offside headlamp pattern poor, but beam image still visible
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both BORDERLINE (3.6.B.4d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion to outer sills,floor to sill edges,front floorpans and chassis rails in general
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering floor to sill edge (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both BORDERLINE (3.6.B.4d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
advanced corrosion floor to sill edges,front floorpans and chassis rails in general
advanced corrosion to outer sills
damage to outer sidewall o/s/f tyre
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
corrosion to outer sills, floor to sill edges, front floorpans, rear chassis rails, front chassis rails and flitch panels
damage to outer sidewall o/s/f tyre
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all (4.2.A.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
corrosion to outer sills, floor to sill edges, front floorpans, rear chassis rails, front chassis rails and flitch panels
damage to outer sidewall o/s/f tyre
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BORDERLINE (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and uneven wear (4.1.E.1)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all (4.2.A.1a)
engine management warning light illuminated
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion to exhaust
corrosion to outer sills,floor to sill edges and rear chassis rails in general
uneven wear o/s/r tyre
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
corrosion to front floorpans and floor to sill edges
uneven wear o/s/r tyre
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
corrosion to front floorpans and floor to sill edges
uneven wear o/s/r tyre
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge ands ome perishing
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
o/s rear wheel buckled
small chip in a sweep
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BJ53 KRX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 BJ53 KRX, 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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BJ53 KRX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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