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BT53 ONC

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,784 mi
Last recorded82,784 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 ONC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2016 82,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 70,732 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

ns sill rusty

rear number plate cracked

rusty patches underbody

Pass 18 Mar 2015 70,732 miles

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

ns sill rusty

rear number plate cracked

rusty patches underbody

Pass 14 Mar 2014 61,637 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 59,615 miles

n/s wiper split

o/s front floor rusty

o/s n/s front lower arm bushes worn

o/s n/s rear inner sills/chassis rusty

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 23 Apr 2013 59,612 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s wiper split

o/s front floor rusty

o/s n/s front lower arm bushes worn

o/s n/s rear inner sills/chassis rusty

power steering pipes rusty

rear exhaust hanger disconnected & exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Jan 2012 58,979 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 54,768 miles

nearside head lamp aim on limit

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside washer jet has a l.e.d fitted

offside front discs requires attention soon

Pass 30 Dec 2009 50,385 miles

aftermarket L.E.D light fitted to nearside washer may be illegal

both rear axle bushes have slight play

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear closing pannels slightly corroded

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 Dec 2009 50,385 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

aftermarket L.E.D light fitted to nearside washer may be illegal

both rear axle bushes have slight play

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear closing pannels slightly corroded

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Dec 2008 45,233 miles

back gearbox mount starting to unbond

Fail 30 Dec 2008 45,233 miles

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

back gearbox mount starting to unbond

Pass 12 Dec 2007 40,442 miles

handbrake lever requires attention soon

nearside front back wishbone bush becoming unbonded

offside front wheel slightly damaged

offside washer requires attention soon

washers have blue leds on them ( not legal )

Pass 11 Dec 2006 36,885 miles

both front back wishbone bushes becoming unbonded

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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BT53 ONC 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 BT53 ONC, 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 BT53 ONC registered?

BT53 ONC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is BT53 ONC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 ONC 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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