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BT53 RNU

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,213 mi
Last recorded48,213 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 RNU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2021 48,213 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 46,257 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 44,077 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 40,631 miles

Nearside Front worn on iner

Fail 23 Apr 2018 40,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front worn on iner

Pass 25 Apr 2017 32,092 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges but is above limit on centre of tread.

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall but not deep enough to show cords.

offside front tyre wearing heavily on inside edge but is above limit in centre of tread.

slight movement in offside front upper strut mount

Fail 24 Apr 2017 32,089 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front sill holed. (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges but is above limit on centre of tread.

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall but not deep enough to show cords.

offside front tyre wearing heavily on inside edge but is above limit in centre of tread.

slight movement in offside front upper strut mount

Pass 4 Oct 2016 25,972 miles

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

both front outer sills has surface corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2016 25,971 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

both front outer sills has surface corrosion

engine management light on

Pass 9 Oct 2015 22,423 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 20,584 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 20,575 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 19,504 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 19,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 18,490 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 18,490 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 17,331 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 16,461 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 16,461 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 15,387 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 14,273 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 12,853 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 11,089 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 11,060 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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 RNU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RNU, 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 RNU registered?

BT53 RNU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is BT53 RNU safe to buy?

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