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BN53 OBP

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,323 mi
Last recorded73,323 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2020 73,323 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside beam image poor

Pass 29 Aug 2019 70,429 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f headlight pattern faint

Pass 1 Sep 2018 66,878 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged fouling on the tyre (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s headlight pattern faint

slight oil leak misted around bottom of the engine area

Pass 22 Sep 2017 62,982 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade has slight split

Fail 20 Sep 2017 62,948 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front wiper blade has slight split

Pass 15 Sep 2016 55,105 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 50,409 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 48,610 miles

offside front lower wishbone rear bush in poor condition

Fail 13 Sep 2014 48,597 miles

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

offside front lower wishbone rear bush in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2013 47,209 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,682 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 44,145 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished

nearside rear axle bush in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2010 42,157 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,511 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 36,724 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 31,386 miles

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)

advise front wheel laser alingment

front brake discs and pads worn

offside font lower wishbone bush deteriorating

Pass 14 Sep 2006 18,386 miles

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

front brake discs and pads worn

front tyres worn

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 OBP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OBP, 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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BN53 OBP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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