MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted Both front inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
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))
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
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
Nearside Rear tyre tread mishapen
slight under body corrosion
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
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust System Rusty
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
condition of front headlight lenses .
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 .
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
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)
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)
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)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Front tyres worn on shoulders
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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