MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,002 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
oil leak
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
exhaust corroding
n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
various damage around vehicle
wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust corroding
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
various damage around vehicle
wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both rear axle beam outer mounting bushes worn - movement becoming excessive
exhaust corroding
n/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge
various damage around vehicle
wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear axle beam outer mounting bushes worn - movement becoming excessive
exhaust corroding
front wipers deteriorating
n/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge
n/s/r tyre has a deep cut in centre of tread
o/s/r tyre has a screw in centre of tread
various damage around vehicle
wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked
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)
exhaust corroding
front shock absorber top mounts worn to maximum limit
front wipers deteriorating
rear shock absorber top mounts worn
various damage around vehicle
wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake fluid level low
coolant level low
exhaust corroding
front brake discs worn and lipped
front brake pads becoming low
front brake performance uneven
front shock absorber top mounts worn to maximum limit
front wipers deteriorating
o/s/f brake performance showing distortion
rear shock absorber top mounts worn
various damage around vehicle
wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake pedal free-play travel becoming excessive
exhaust badly corroding
front and rear shock absorber top mounts becoming worn
front brake discs starting to become worn and lipped
various scratches around vehicle
O/S/Front lower arm bush split from bonds
Wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EK53 BCZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 EK53 BCZ, 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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EK53 BCZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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