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BT53 OSY

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,429 mi
Last recorded54,429 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 54,429 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 54,429 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 49,098 miles

Coolant leak

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

both front antiroll bar d-bushes have slight play

Pass 28 Jul 2014 47,296 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 47,294 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,600 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak from expansion bottle

Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,480 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 37,367 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 32,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 27,328 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,034 miles

Nearside rear, offside rear and offside front tyres perished.

Pass 4 Dec 2007 19,928 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 15,449 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 OSY 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 84.6%.

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 OSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT53 OSY registered?

BT53 OSY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is BT53 OSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 OSY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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