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BT53 OSD

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,501 mi
Last recorded34,501 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 OSD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2019 34,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 33,114 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 31,971 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 29,651 miles

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

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

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

wiper blades worn advise replacement

Pass 22 Sep 2015 27,194 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 24,882 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 22,277 miles

Slight corrossion to near side outer front sill

Pass 9 Feb 2012 18,979 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Spare tyre defective

o/s/r, o/s/f, and n/s/f tyres sidewalls cracking heavily

Pass 18 Feb 2011 18,773 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 18,733 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 18,551 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 18,228 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 17,688 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 OSD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OSD, 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 OSD registered?

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

Is BT53 OSD safe to buy?

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