MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,796 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.2.6)
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
EML on
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
damage to n/s/f
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Slight play n/s/f steering rack arm
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear sills starting to show signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear sills starting to show signs of corrosion
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrsion to exhaust system.
n/s wishbone bushes poor condition.
slight play front suspension tops.
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BV53 UFY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 UFY, 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 UFY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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