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BX53 OEG

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,736 mi
Last recorded85,736 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 OEG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 85,736 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 84,810 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 83,777 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 82,613 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front top shocker mount play

offside and nearside front chassis corroded by flexi brake hoses

offside and nearside front floor corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

oil level slightly high

Fail 27 Aug 2014 82,602 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front top shocker mount play

offside and nearside front chassis corroded by flexi brake hoses

offside and nearside front floor corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

oil level slightly high

Pass 19 Aug 2013 81,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

o/s/front tyre cracks in tread

o/s/front tyre has cut but not to cords

Pass 20 Aug 2012 80,959 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 80,959 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 79,950 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 78,531 miles

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 15 Aug 2009 74,763 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 68,470 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 68,470 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 54,342 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 38,242 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 OEG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OEG, 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 OEG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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