MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,970 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) O/S tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R inner arch, O/S/R outer sill, N/S/R chassis and N/S/F sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F and both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
N/S/F and O/S/R brake hose perished
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner wheel arches, N/S/R outer sill and O/S/F sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
N/S/F and O/S/R brake hose perished
N/S/F and O/S/R brake hose perished
Slight play in N/S tie rod
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S/R under sill and N/S/R sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
N/S/F and O/S/R brake hose perished
Slight play in N/S tie rod
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (rear (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor and outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (rear (2.4.A.3)
front brake flexi-hoses perished
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S/R inner wheel arch and O/S/R outer sill (2.4.A.3)
front brake flexi-hoses perished
Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake discs badly worn
N/S/F brake flexi-hose slightly perrished
Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake discs badly worn
N/S/F brake flexi-hose slightly perrished
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S/R outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front tyre outer edgeworn
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front wheel alignment check required (front tyres wearing off on outer edges)
fuel filter corroding
fuel filter corroding
n/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush starting to crack/perish
n/s/r shock absorber dust boot/bump stop missing
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
fuel filter corroding
n/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush starting to crack/perish
n/s/r shock absorber dust boot/bump stop missing
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BV53 VKG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 VKG, 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 VKG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 October 2003.
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