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BP53 AEN

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,062 mi
Last recorded89,062 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 AEN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2016 89,062 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside door well (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear arch to sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside door well (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering nearside rear chassis corroded (6.1.A.1)

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part both front flexi pipes rubbing on road wheels (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

both rear shockers corroded

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

noise from gearbox when clutch is depressed

rear plate cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2015 84,490 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 82,141 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 82,141 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 79,485 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 72,457 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 72,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 65,273 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 58,661 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 43,640 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 34,300 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 23,227 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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BP53 AEN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BP53 AEN, 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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BP53 AEN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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