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EO53 BDX

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,264 mi
Last recorded75,264 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 BDX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2018 75,264 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor above spare tyre. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front floors corroded.

Pass 26 Oct 2017 70,745 miles

Front lamps slightly frosty

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

floor corroded.

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 24 Oct 2017 70,745 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front lamps slightly frosty

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

floor corroded.

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 20 Oct 2016 64,731 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 55,537 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2015 54,683 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 46,494 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 46,494 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 30,407 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 29,876 miles

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2011 28,846 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 28,846 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 27,597 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 27,597 miles

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

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

both front disc inner faces heavily pitted

Pass 7 Sep 2009 26,225 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Sep 2009 26,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 25,047 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 25,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,603 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 15,829 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 15,829 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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EO53 BDX 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 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EO53 BDX, 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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EO53 BDX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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