MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,642 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
engine management light on
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Oil leak
engine management light on
advise front pads getting low
advise oil leak
advise wear on front discs.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
advise front pads getting low
advise oil leak
advise wear on front discs.
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
oil leak gearbox and inside of front discs corroded
oil leaks
some movement in nearside front top mount
wipers worn
Oil leak
both front tyres on 2mm
front discs corroded
rear tyre treads cracking
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)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BN53 VPZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 VPZ, 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 VPZ registered?
BN53 VPZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2003.
Is BN53 VPZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for BN53 VPZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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