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BT53 PZF

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,842 mi
Last recorded76,842 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 76,842 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust pipe still adequately supported.

Front Oil leak ()

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 76,692 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both sides bushes (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust pipe still adequately supported.

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 20 May 2016 72,491 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 72,467 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 67,597 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 67,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 63,731 miles

corrosion showing to o/s/r inner brake pipe

front anti-roll bar D bushes worn

front tyres wearing on outer edges

n/s/f tyre close to limit on outer edge

n/s/r outer road rim dented

o/s and n/s front lower wishbones, inner rear bushes splitting

Pass 9 May 2013 58,034 miles

both front lower suspension arms, inner rear bushes splitting

o/s/r tyre, outer wall splitting

rear inner brake pipes showing signs of age

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 4 May 2012 52,916 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 52,916 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 47,013 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 19 May 2011 47,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2010 38,717 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 30,365 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 21,812 miles

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 16 Nov 2006 17,857 miles

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)

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 PZF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PZF, 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 PZF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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