MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,246 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill & inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at nut (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at nut (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill & wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in offside of steering rack
Both front lower wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated
slight play in steering rack (offside)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Both front lower wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated
slight play in steering rack (offside)
slight play in offside steering rack
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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BV53 UBF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 UBF, 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 UBF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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