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BT53 YYX

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,831 mi
Last recorded72,831 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 72,831 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 66,687 miles

Front Inner Body has slight corrosion both sides under sill and front chassis beam (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion under sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 66,687 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp via silencer (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer under sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer under sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Body has slight corrosion both sides under sill and front chassis beam (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion under sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 63,476 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both sides pin bush perish and splittering (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion outer pillar close under sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded next to chassis beam (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer under sill both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 63,476 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both sides pin bush perish and splittering (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion outer pillar close under sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded next to chassis beam (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer under sill both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 60,424 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front exhaust mounting rod deteriorated-corroded

nearside headlamp aims low- min level

offside lower from front windscreen -ouside the swept area found cracked

Fail 12 Nov 2014 60,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front exhaust mounting rod deteriorated-corroded

nearside headlamp aims low- min level

offside lower from front windscreen -ouside the swept area found cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2013 53,273 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 53,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 48,377 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 48,377 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 45,106 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 45,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 41,280 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 41,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 36,801 miles

both front suspension arm bushes starting to split .

n/s/f tyre tread worn to 2mm on edges .

o/s/r tyre side wall perished .

Pass 13 Oct 2008 34,271 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 27,351 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 18,562 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 YYX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YYX, 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 YYX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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