MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,830 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength rear axle mount inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower a pillar rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated not readable (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front mounting inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s rear tyre side wall craked
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BV53 UWX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 UWX, 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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What year was BV53 UWX registered?
BV53 UWX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2003.
Is BV53 UWX safe to buy?
The MOT history for BV53 UWX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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