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BN53 TYC

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,462 mi
Last recorded72,462 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 72,462 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 66,861 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 66,788 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

no split pin fitted to nearside front track rod end nut

Pass 4 Nov 2011 57,762 miles

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

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2011 57,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2010 46,370 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 46,370 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 38,161 miles

corrosion on front inner wings and chassis legs, n/s/r tyre cracked and in poor condtion, splits in front lower arm bushes

Fail 20 Oct 2009 38,161 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

corrosion on front inner wings and chassis legs, n/s/r tyre cracked and in poor condtion, splits in front lower arm bushes

Pass 10 Nov 2008 35,779 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 34,846 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 34,846 miles

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

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

nearside front wishbone rear bush debonding

Pass 7 Sep 2007 27,889 miles

ridge of corrosion on front brake discs, travel on brake pedal

Pass 21 Aug 2006 22,334 miles

ridge of corrosion on front brake discs; front lower arm bushes starting to split

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 TYC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TYC, 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 TYC registered?

BN53 TYC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is BN53 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 TYC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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