MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,562 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion And holed on O/S/R chassis/ boot floor (6.1.B.2)
Front wings corroded N/S/F holed
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 3mm at lowest point (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leaks
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear lamps (1.1.A.3f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear tyres perished
Slight corrosion on O/S/R front to rear brake pipe
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Body has slight corrosion And holed on O/S/R chassis/ boot floor (6.1.B.2)
Front wings corroded N/S/F holed
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 3mm at lowest point (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leaks
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear lamps (1.1.A.3f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear tyres perished
Slight corrosion on O/S/R front to rear brake pipe
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion sill & wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Wiper blade split at ends
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded underside (3.6.B.2c)
spare Tyre flat
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion sill & wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Wiper blade split at ends
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded underside (3.6.B.2c)
spare Tyre flat
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both wishbone rear bushes split but no play
slight corrosion to both outer sill
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
offside rear tyre starting to crack
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside rear tyre starting to crack
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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BN53 RYD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver 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 BN53 RYD, 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 RYD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2003.
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