MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,423 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated fluid level low (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill rear trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear trailing arm mounting, outer sill and also inner,lower of wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement found with shaker plates (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside of wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/body area behind rear wheel arch cover front of wheel (trailing arm mount) (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement found with shaker plates (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm at lowest point (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis rail trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear sill corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Engine managment light on dash
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear sill corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside sill corroded
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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside sill corroded
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
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 rear tyre wall deteriorated.
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)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
nearside rear tyre wall deteriorated.
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)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear nearside tyre cracking on side wall and in tread
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear nearside tyre cracking on side wall and in tread
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside 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)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside 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)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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BT53 YUB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 YUB, 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 YUB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 December 2003.
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