MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,888 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch/boot floor/rear section, chalked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch/boot floor/rear section, chalked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe out of master cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened Standard bolt replaced with nut/bolt and spacing washer (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
offside rear inner wing corroded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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 Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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BV53 RXM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red 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 RXM, 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 RXM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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