MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,041 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn outer beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill detached (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn outer beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive close to fail criteria (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and centre outer sill will need attention soon (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area , near sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear chassis rail rusty
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear chassis rail rusty
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing in tread (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill areas in 3 places (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing in tread (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads about 2-3mm left (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear band limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
An item not tested (Manual)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
vehicle corroded
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BV53 OMJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 OMJ, 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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BV53 OMJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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