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BL53 ODV

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,325 mi
Last recorded104,325 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ODV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2017 104,325 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Spare tyre defective spare tyre has metal chords inner edge ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 92,310 miles

Left indicator does not self cancel

Nearside & offside front rubber brake hoses deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2016 92,261 miles

Indicator switch faulty not cancelling left turn signal (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

accident damage

n/s/r tyre close to limit

oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2015 82,989 miles

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

n/s/r tyre 3.mm

wiper blades smeary

Fail 17 Aug 2015 82,989 miles

wiper blades smeary

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre 3.mm

Pass 14 Aug 2014 74,148 miles

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

hand brake has small amount of reserve travel

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2014 74,114 miles

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

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

hand brake has small amount of reserve travel

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 72,281 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 63,284 miles

areas of exhaust system corroded,though not to excess

nearside headlamp beam pattern becoming diffused

offside windscreen wiper leaves light lines at time of inspection

Pass 28 Nov 2011 49,590 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

battery light lit on dashboard

both front brake discs corroded on lips

both front tyres worn inner shoulders

offside headlamp condensated,and slightly diffused beam pattern

Pass 13 Dec 2010 45,387 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 45,387 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 41,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre outer side wall started to perish & crack

rear wiper blade split badly

Pass 16 Dec 2008 39,475 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2007 35,289 miles

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

o/s/r tyre started to perish & crack around outer sidewall & tread

Fail 17 Dec 2007 35,289 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre started to perish & crack around outer sidewall & tread

Pass 19 Dec 2006 28,511 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 28,511 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated 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 ODV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black 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 BL53 ODV, 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 ODV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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