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BX53 HLC

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,841 mi
Last recorded81,841 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 HLC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2020 81,841 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 77,027 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 77,022 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 72,032 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low and out of shape on inner edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

minor leak from power steering rack

Fail 18 Jul 2018 72,023 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by gearbox mounting and suspension components (inner arch behind wheel arch liner) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint has excessive play (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre low and out of shape on inner edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

minor leak from power steering rack

Pass 23 Aug 2017 67,887 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread mishapen

slight under body corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2016 62,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2015 57,248 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust System Rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2014 54,912 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condition of front headlight lenses .

Fail 24 Jul 2014 54,912 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condition of front headlight lenses .

Pass 8 Jun 2013 50,542 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing 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)

exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2012 45,136 miles

Advise offside front inner sidewall has cracks in the tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 45,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise offside front inner sidewall has cracks in the tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 36,933 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 36,933 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 28,153 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 28,150 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 1 Aug 2009 25,966 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 20,203 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 16,743 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 15,902 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 10,467 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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BX53 HLC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BX53 HLC, 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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BX53 HLC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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