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BN53 OAX

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,835 mi
Last recorded40,835 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 OAX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 40,835 miles

Front both inner arch light corrosion

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

light under body corrosion

pare wheel corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2019 39,095 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 38,431 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub fraim mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front power steering pipes corroded

general corrosion under vehicle floor and suspention parts

Fail 24 Jul 2018 38,431 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working interaction with stop lamp upper (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sub fraim mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub fraim mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front power steering pipes corroded

general corrosion under vehicle floor and suspention parts

Pass 13 Jul 2017 37,390 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 32,083 miles

Body has slight corrosion where body meets front sub-frame (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel filler pipe slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2016 32,083 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Body has slight corrosion where body meets front sub-frame (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel filler pipe slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 30,289 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 30,289 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2014 29,786 miles

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

osr tyre slightly uneven tread

Pass 11 May 2013 28,211 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 24,465 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 24,040 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 23,510 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,027 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 20,215 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 18,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 18,943 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 18,152 miles

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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BN53 OAX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BN53 OAX, 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 BN53 OAX registered?

BN53 OAX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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