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BN53 TUO

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

65,031 mi
Last recorded65,031 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 TUO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2024 65,031 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 62,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 62,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 60,814 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 59,353 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 59,343 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 57,850 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 57,849 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 56,459 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 54,899 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system in general is coroded

fuel filter coroded

power steering pipes coroded

Fail 24 Sep 2018 54,899 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system in general is coroded

fuel filter coroded

power steering pipes coroded

Pass 21 Sep 2017 52,931 miles

exhaust system in general is coroded

fuel filter

fuel filter coroded

handbrake cables coroded

power steering pipes coroded

Fail 18 Sep 2017 52,929 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust system in general is coroded

fuel filter

fuel filter coroded

handbrake cables coroded

power steering pipes coroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 51,165 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 51,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 49,088 miles

exhaust system in general is coroded

fuel filter coroded

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front wiper blades split on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2014 47,192 miles

o\s\r tyre slightly out of shape

signs of corrosion on outer sills

Pass 5 Sep 2013 44,930 miles

Battery light on.

Both wiper blades starting to split.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 44,930 miles

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

Battery light on.

Both wiper blades starting to split.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 41,329 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 41,329 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 35,713 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

near side front rim has slight damage to the inner bead rim

near side front wishbone rear bush slightly deteriated but not resulting in any movement

Fail 24 Sep 2011 35,713 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

near side front rim has slight damage to the inner bead rim

near side front wishbone rear bush slightly deteriated but not resulting in any movement

Pass 27 Sep 2010 31,740 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner shoulder

Pass 24 Sep 2009 27,853 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 24,514 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 24,514 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 20,879 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 18,223 miles

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

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 TUO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 TUO, 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 TUO registered?

BN53 TUO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BN53 TUO shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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