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EO53 BFY

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,629 mi
Last recorded72,629 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 BFY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 72,629 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 71,994 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 70,999 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 70,992 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 70,594 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 70,586 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 70,258 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 70,066 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 70,056 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2020 69,105 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2020 69,099 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2020 69,086 miles

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))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 68,030 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 68,023 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 66,699 miles

0/s/f lower arm rear bush just starting to come away

front discs worn

Pass 8 Feb 2017 60,302 miles

both inner and outer sills lightly corroded

vehicle underside corroded in a number of places but not excessive

Fail 2 Feb 2017 60,239 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 57,495 miles

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)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 57,495 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 57,474 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 54,968 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 54,968 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 54,290 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 54,287 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,165 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 26 Sep 2013 49,165 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 42,006 miles

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 42,005 miles

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)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 41,995 miles

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.

Pass 24 Sep 2011 35,401 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 35,376 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 28,722 miles

front brake discs staring to show signs of corrosion on inner faces

front road springs showing signs of rust/corrosion at top of springs

Pass 2 Sep 2009 26,457 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 24,293 miles

front brake discs - inner faces showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2007 22,088 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 17,368 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 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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