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BT53 ONR

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,313 mi
Last recorded45,313 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 45,313 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 44,823 miles

O/S/R tyre badly perished

Possible power steering fluid leak from steering rack

Fail 7 Nov 2016 44,823 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre badly perished

Possible power steering fluid leak from steering rack

Fail 29 Oct 2016 44,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front wipers starting to smear screen

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak from engine

Various under body corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2016 39,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush starting to split (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 31,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 23,593 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 17,215 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 11,253 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 8,083 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 7,642 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 7,136 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 6,350 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 6,348 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 5,460 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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BT53 ONR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT53 ONR, 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 ONR registered?

BT53 ONR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is BT53 ONR safe to buy?

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