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BL53 OAJ

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,432 mi
Last recorded59,432 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 59,432 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 59,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 55,506 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 51,522 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre

spare tyre worn on edge

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 18 Apr 2011 47,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight free play detected at steering wheel

Small cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall also inner edge worn

Small cut in offside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 18 Apr 2011 47,211 miles

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

Slight free play detected at steering wheel

Small cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall also inner edge worn

Small cut in offside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 28 Apr 2010 42,714 miles

o/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to seperate.

screw in n/s/r tyre.

Fail 27 Apr 2010 42,712 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to seperate.

screw in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 37,339 miles

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

rear no. plate starting to seperate

Fail 22 Apr 2009 37,339 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear no. plate starting to seperate

Pass 17 Apr 2008 32,848 miles

slight wear to both front shockabsorber top mounts

some wear to n/s/r bottom arm rear bush but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 16 Apr 2008 32,847 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight wear to both front shockabsorber top mounts

some wear to n/s/r bottom arm rear bush but not resulting in excessive movement

wiper blades do clear screen but could be better

Pass 18 Apr 2007 28,192 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 28,191 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 OAJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BL53 OAJ, 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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BL53 OAJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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