MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,784 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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
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 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
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)
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
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
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
back gearbox mount starting to unbond
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
back gearbox mount starting to unbond
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 )
both front back wishbone bushes becoming unbonded
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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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.
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