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EX53 BAV

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,749 mi
Last recorded60,749 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 BAV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 60,749 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

condensation inside n/s headlamp

front reg platedamaged

n/s & o/s outer sills corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2017 60,749 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

condensation inside n/s headlamp

front reg platedamaged

n/s & o/s outer sills corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 57,254 miles

Both front wheel arch liners missing.

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

Noise from engine.

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 57,254 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front wheel arch liners missing.

Noise from engine.

Pass 28 Sep 2015 56,832 miles

Floor corroded.

Offside sill starting to corrode.

Pass 11 Dec 2014 53,930 miles

Front floor starting to corrode.

Fail 8 Dec 2014 53,928 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Front floor starting to corrode.

Fail 9 Apr 2014 48,569 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front wipers split and worn

nearside front bumper held on with string

nearside rear inner wheel arch slight corrosion

offside rear inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2014 48,569 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers split and worn

nearside front bumper held on with string

nearside rear inner wheel arch slight corrosion

offside rear inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2013 38,746 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 38,581 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 35,143 miles

slight deterioration to n/s and o/s lower suspension arms rubber bushes

Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,484 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 28,732 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension arm bushes split

Pass 28 Oct 2006 23,867 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 23,855 miles

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

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

All 3 wiper blades on vehicle split.

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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EX53 BAV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 EX53 BAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX53 BAV registered?

EX53 BAV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is EX53 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 BAV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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