MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,823 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering outer sill fiberglass repair (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer and inner sill corroded. repaired with fiberglass (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Both rear outer sills next to rear axle front mounting point corroded
Spare tyre defective Heavily cracked and deep enough to reach cords ()
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi pipe join in wheel well (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Both rear outer sills next to rear axle front mounting point corroded
Spare tyre defective Heavily cracked and deep enough to reach cords ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the rear flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
no water in header tank.
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
no water in header tank.
rear wiper blade split.
slight play in offside front top strut mounting.
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BK53 TBV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 BK53 TBV, 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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BK53 TBV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2003.
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