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DE53 BZY

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,719 mi
Last recorded76,719 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 BZY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 76,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 76,719 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 73,875 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 73,659 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 70,525 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 70,525 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 67,797 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 67,797 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 67,788 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorstep holed/corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell area/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive footwell area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

all other floor and chassic areas have slight corrosion but not considered excessive at time of test

power steering pump is damp/has slight seapage of oil

Pass 3 Aug 2016 64,878 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 61,232 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 57,074 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 52,647 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 48,982 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 49,097 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 49,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 41,203 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,092 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 32,954 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,697 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,894 miles

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

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

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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DE53 BZY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE53 BZY, 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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DE53 BZY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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