MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,315 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very corroded but solid (5.3.6 (a) (i))
rear axle bushes splitting
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mountain (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very corroded but solid (5.3.6 (a) (i))
rear axle bushes splitting
underbody very rusty
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
chassis very rusty
front brake discs very rusty/worn
handbrake travel
mil on dash/subframe rusty
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
mil on dash/subframe rusty
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
nearside rear tyre perrished
offside rear tyre perrished
passenger door handle broken but door still opperates as should
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
nearside rear tyre perrished
offside rear tyre perrished
passenger door handle broken but door still opperates as should
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front tyres worn on edges
wipers split but clearing screen
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
condensation in near side rear lamp unit
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BT53 ZHA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 ZHA, 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 ZHA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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