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BN53 OBC

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,218 mi
Last recorded50,218 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 OBC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 50,218 miles

Exhaust corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2012 50,211 miles

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

Exhaust corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2011 40,011 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2011 40,011 miles

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)

Pass 7 May 2010 32,116 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 31,995 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 22,671 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 20,160 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 18,558 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 18,420 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2006 18,420 miles

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.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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