MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,504 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded mid section (3.6.B.2c)
nearside and offside front chassis has corrosion
oil leak
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at subframe mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis leg previous welds broken (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded mid section (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside and offside front chassis has corrosion
oil leak
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front brake flexibles cracked
both front top mounts have lift
child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt
exhaust very corroded. bracket req welding
n/s/f bottom ball joint boot slightly perished
n/s/r tyre/valve in poor condition (cracked)
numerous other parts of underside/chassis seatmounts etc corroded
oil leaks
slight a/freeze leak?
springs corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
N/S/R Tyre cracking slightly
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Hand brake warning light faulty
N/S/R Tyre cracking slightly
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Hand brake warning light faulty
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Power steering pipes corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Hand brake warning light faulty
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Power steering pipes corroded
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside rear tyre worn to 3mm
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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BJ53 VYZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 VYZ, 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 VYZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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