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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front and rear suspension components corroded
front exhaust flexi deteriorated
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front and rear suspension components corroded
front exhaust flexi deteriorated
rear axle corroded
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front and rear suspension components corroded
front exhaust flexi deteriorated
rear axle corroded
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front exhaust flexi deteriorated
rear axle corroded
steering/suspension components corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front exhaust flexi deteriorated
rear axle corroded
steering/suspension components corroded
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both front inner and outer sills been undersealed
front exhaust flexi deteriorated
rear axle corroded
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tyre starting too wear on outer edge
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both inner and outer sills under sealed
front exhaust flexi deteriorated
rear axle is corroded
Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tyre starting too wear on outer edge
Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front top mounts slightly worn
both inner and outer sills under sealed
both rear inner wheel arches corroded
front exhaust flexi deteriorated
rear axle is corroded
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside outer sill corroded
both inner sills corroded
both rear axle bushes worn
both rear chassis rails corroded
slight fluctuation on both rear brakes
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (behind coil spring) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both rear axle bushes worn
both rear chassis rails corroded
both inner sills corroded
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside outer sill corroded
slight fluctuation on both rear brakes
Central Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor panel to outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested Due to vehicle getting hot and coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Both outer sills corroded but not yet holed
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Top strut mounting has slight wear
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Chassis holed and corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust corroded
rear axle corroded
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached both strut top mounts (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust corroded
rear axle corroded
0/s/f lower arm rear bush just starting to come away
front discs worn
both inner and outer sills lightly corroded
vehicle underside corroded in a number of places but not excessive
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
both inner and outer sills lightly corroded
both rear tyres perished
vehicle underside corroded in a number of places but not excessive
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside sill backings (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside and offside rear inner arches (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside and offside sills (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside sill backings (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel box (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel box (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust flexi in poor condition
front to rear brake pipe greased over
all four coil springs corroded
battery loose
both front brake hoses deteriorating
both front tyres close to limits
both rear tyres perished
corrosion on exhaust in places
corrosion on rear brake pipes
inner sills,outer sills,all floors,all four innerwheel archs,both front chassis rails,all corroded
play in both front top shock mounts
wear & corrosion on front brake discs
wear in rear axle bushs
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
all four coil springs corroded
battery loose
both front brake hoses deteriorating
both front tyres close to limits
both rear tyres perished
corrosion on exhaust in places
corrosion on rear brake pipes
inner sills,outer sills,all floors,all four innerwheel archs,both front chassis rails,all corroded
play in both front top shock mounts
wear & corrosion on front brake discs
wear in rear axle bushs
Nearside Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front 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)
nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall
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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight corrosion covers sills and under vehicle.
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs staring to show signs of corrosion on inner faces
front road springs showing signs of rust/corrosion at top of springs
front brake discs - inner faces showing signs of corrosion
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EO53 BFY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 BFY, 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 BFY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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