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BX53 KOA

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,088 mi
Last recorded58,088 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 KOA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 58,088 miles

Nearside Front chassis rail has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2017 58,078 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front chassis rail has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2016 52,764 miles

Nearside Chassis section of vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2016 52,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Chassis section of vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 47,000 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/r tyre on limit

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Jan 2015 47,000 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/r tyre on limit

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2014 39,923 miles

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f tyre getting low2.5mm

surface corrosion to parts of chassis

w/screen damaged outside failure area

Pass 15 Jan 2013 33,360 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 33,360 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 29,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 29,309 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 24,195 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 18,462 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 9,916 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 9,622 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 8,284 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 KOA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KOA, 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 BX53 KOA registered?

BX53 KOA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BX53 KOA safe to buy?

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