MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,474 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both front road wheels damaged
engine misfiring
front brake discs lipped/ corroded
n/s/f brake pad appears low
n/s/r tyre close to limit / cracking in tread
o/s/r tyre perishing in tread
various brake pipes corroded
Body has slight corrosion BOTH OUTER SILLS (6.1.B.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Bumper insecure ()
Rear Body has slight corrosion WINGS BOTH DAMAGED (6.1.B.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)
Body has slight corrosion BOTH OUTER SILLS (6.1.B.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Bumper insecure ()
Rear Body has slight corrosion WINGS BOTH DAMAGED (6.1.B.2)
front tyres worn close to limmit
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
n/s/r tyre steping on inner erdge..
o/s/f tyre getting low,3mm.
both front wiper blades split but still clear the screen
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both front wiper blades split but still clear the screen
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
offside front outer sill slight corrosion
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
offside front outer sill slight corrosion
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front wishbone rear bushes staring to split
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front wishbone rear bushes staring to split
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front 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)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
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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BP53 TKU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 BP53 TKU, 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 BP53 TKU registered?
BP53 TKU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2003.
Is BP53 TKU safe to buy?
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