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BL53 CRX

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,547 mi
Last recorded42,547 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 CRX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 42,547 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 42,547 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 42,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 36,310 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 28,532 miles

Nail in n/s front tyre and would recommend replacement

n/s front tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on both edges.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 26,487 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

nearside lower arm rear bush is split

Fail 26 Aug 2015 26,487 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

nearside lower arm rear bush is split

Pass 26 Aug 2014 21,557 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 15,308 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 11,749 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 11,260 miles

powersteering pipe support clip adrift nearside front.

slight brake pedal movement at end of travel.

slight corrosion,front brake discs,inner faces.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 10,576 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 9,721 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 9,721 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 8,815 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 7,374 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 6,030 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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BL53 CRX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL53 CRX, 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 BL53 CRX registered?

BL53 CRX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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The MOT history for BL53 CRX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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