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BT53 UFY

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

109,538 mi
Last recorded109,538 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 UFY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 109,538 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 109,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 103,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 103,218 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion quarter (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 95,534 miles

Body has slight corrosion and structure (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both struts (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 95,534 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both tyres 165/65/r13 77t (4.1.D.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion and structure (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both struts (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 86,825 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 86,650 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 78,189 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 78,065 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 68,304 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight adverse wear on offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Nov 2013 68,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight adverse wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2012 59,522 miles

Coolant leak

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 50,835 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 50,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 42,165 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 42,165 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 34,386 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 34,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 28,556 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 21,845 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 21,727 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 15,066 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 14,952 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside 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 UFY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 UFY, 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 UFY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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