MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,337 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre badly cracking
Oil leak ()
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all (2.4.F.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills floors chassis inner arches (2.4.A.3)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all (2.4.F.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills floors chassis inner arches (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Both rear tyres slightly perished.
Oil leak
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Both rear tyres slightly perished.
Oil leak
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Both front brake hoses perished.
Both front strut top mountings worn.
Both front tyres close to limit and worn on edges.
Condensation in nearside headlamp.
Minor corrosion on outer sills.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
fuel filter body has excessive corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
fuel filter body has excessive corrosion
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear 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)
rear wiper blade rubber split
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BV53 UMF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Gold with a 1,299cc 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 UMF, 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 UMF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2003.
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