MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,061 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
advise , engine over filled with oil
advise , heater valve not working .
advise , rear tyres side walls cracking .
oil leaks on engine .
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BT53 YSK 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 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 YSK, 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 YSK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 December 2003.
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