MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,457 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)
rear tyres cracking
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 seat belts not checked (child seats fitted)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside 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 seat belts not checked (child seats fitted)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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EO53 BHL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 BHL, 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 BHL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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