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BT53 OOV

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

57,097 mi
Last recorded57,097 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2018 57,097 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 54,385 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 54,385 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 51,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 51,300 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 48,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 45,171 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 45,171 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 41,739 miles

foot/service brake travel.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres edges of tread are worn bald (recomend replace).

n/s/r & o/s/r trailing arm bushes are worn.

Fail 12 Dec 2012 41,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

foot/service brake travel.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres edges of tread are worn bald (recomend replace).

n/s/r & o/s/r trailing arm bushes are worn.

o/s/f drive shaft seal is leaking.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 38,432 miles

engine coolant low. nearside front lower suspension arm bush deterioating/worn. nearside & offside rear trailing arm bushes worn. nearside & offside front tyres edges of tread wearing. service (foot) brake travel.

Fail 6 Jan 2012 38,430 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

brake fluid low. engine coolant low. nearside front lower suspension arm bush deterioating. nearside & offside rear trailing arm bushes are worn. nearside & offside front tyres edges of tread wearing. service (foot) brake travel.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 34,217 miles

service (foot) brake travel. nearside front lower suspension arm bushes slightly worn. nearside & offside rear trailing arm bushes worn.

Fail 5 Jan 2011 34,215 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

service (foot) brake travel. nearside front lower suspension arm bushes slightly worn. nearside & offside rear trailing arm bushes worn.

Pass 6 Jan 2010 29,869 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE nearside and offside rear tyres outer walls badly cracking

Fail 5 Jan 2010 29,863 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

STRONGLY ADVISE nearside and offside rear tyres outer walls badly cracking

Fail 5 Jan 2009 25,188 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE nearside and offside rear walls badly cracked

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 25,188 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE nearside and offside rear walls badly cracked

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 19,404 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 14,120 miles

rear tyres cracking.

Fail 18 Dec 2006 14,100 miles

Nearside 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear tyres cracking

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 OOV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 OOV, 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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BT53 OOV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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