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BN53 VOA

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

27,538 mi
Last recorded27,538 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 27,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 27,538 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front flitch has a hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill has corroded and a hole has formed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall has cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by trail arm bush (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by trail arm bush (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 27,125 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all four tyres flat but to correct pressure

drivers wiper blade split

front chassic both sides starting to corrode

inner mirror held on with electric tape

off side front floor starting to corrode

off side front tyre worn on edges

off side rear chassic starting to corrode

power steering rack damp

Fail 22 Sep 2020 27,125 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

all four tyres flat but to correct pressure

drivers wiper blade split

front chassic both sides starting to corrode

inner mirror held on with electric tape

off side front floor starting to corrode

off side front tyre worn on edges

off side rear chassic starting to corrode

power steering rack damp

Pass 9 Sep 2019 26,565 miles

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f inner flitches corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

slight play in top suspension mountains n/s/f and o/s/f

Fail 9 Sep 2019 26,565 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f inner flitches corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

slight play in top suspension mountains n/s/f and o/s/f

Pass 7 Sep 2018 25,443 miles

power steering rack slightly damp

Pass 12 Sep 2017 24,592 miles

dampness around steering rack

o/s/f and n/s/f lower arms back bushes starting to become unbounded

o/s/f floor starting to corrode

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

slight play in top of n/s/f suspension leg

Pass 14 Sep 2016 23,332 miles

front chassic both sides starting to corrode

off side rear brake pipe starting to corrode

power steering rack damp not leaking time off test

Fail 12 Sep 2016 23,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front chassic both sides starting to corrode

off side rear brake pipe starting to corrode

power steering rack damp not leaking time off test

Pass 15 Sep 2015 20,789 miles

O/s/f and n/s/f sills corroding

O/s/r sill corroding on corner

Slight play in n/s/f top suspension mountain

Fail 15 Sep 2015 20,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

O/s/f and n/s/f sills corroding

O/s/r sill corroding on corner

Slight play in n/s/f top suspension mountain

Pass 12 Sep 2014 19,090 miles

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

o/s and n/s front inner wings starting to corrode

o/s/r sill starting to corrode

Fail 12 Sep 2014 19,090 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

o/s and n/s front inner wings starting to corrode

o/s/r sill starting to corrode

Pass 11 Sep 2013 17,371 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 17,371 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

spare tyre flat

Pass 12 Oct 2012 15,887 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f lower arm back bush coming unbonded

play in top of o/s/f suspension leg

Fail 12 Oct 2012 15,887 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/f and n/s/f lower arm back bush coming unbonded

play in top of o/s/f suspension leg

Pass 27 Sep 2011

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 13,284 miles

front brake discs corroding inner face

nearside front suspension arm bushes unbonding

offside front suspension arm bushes unbonded

play in offside front top strut mounting

Fail 10 Sep 2010 13,284 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs corroding inner face

nearside front suspension arm bushes unbonding

offside front suspension arm bushes unbonded

play in offside front top strut mounting

Pass 9 Nov 2009 12,363 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 10,624 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 9,080 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 7,283 miles

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 VOA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VOA, 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 VOA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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