MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,218 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust corrosion
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Exhaust corrosion
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear tyres side walls slight wear
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front braking disc inner surfaces corrosion
front and rear number plates delaminating
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BN53 OBC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 BN53 OBC, 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 OBC registered?
BN53 OBC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2003.
Is BN53 OBC safe to buy?
The MOT history for BN53 OBC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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