MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,806 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
n/s/f fog lamp lens broken
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
boot cannot be opened
n/s/f fog lamp lens broken
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
front brake discs slightly worn
nearside front fog lamp glass broken
nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge
oil leak on engine (oil filter ?)
one bulb not working in high level stop lamp
power steering pipes corroded
slight travel in brake pedal
spare tyre flat
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
engine management light on
front brake discs slightly worn
nearside front fog lamp glass broken
nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge
oil leak on engine (oil filter ?)
one bulb not working in high level stop lamp
power steering pipes corroded
spare tyre flat
Advise both front brake discs corroded.
Advise both tyres wearing on the inside edge.
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
air bag light on
front brake discs slightly worn
nearside front fog lamp glass broken
nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
one bulb in high level stop not working
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
air bag light on
nearside front fog lamp glass broken
nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
one bulb in high level stop not working
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BV53 HTA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc 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 BV53 HTA, 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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What year was BV53 HTA registered?
BV53 HTA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2003.
Is BV53 HTA safe to buy?
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