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EX53 BBN

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,084 mi
Last recorded105,084 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 BBN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 105,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Near side body has slight corrosion

Off side front upper body has corrosion a pillar

Rear both inner sill corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2019 105,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Near side body has slight corrosion

Off side front upper body has corrosion a pillar

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear both inner sill corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 87,800 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 83,386 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion a pillar (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 83,385 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill (next to handbrake cable bolt) (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion a pillar (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 79,542 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 74,179 miles

nearside and offside sills corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 71,349 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 64,960 miles

both outer sills starting to corrode

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2012 55,177 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 45,900 miles

rear tyres splitting in treads

Fail 10 Oct 2011 45,723 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise both rear tyres cracking between tread plus near side rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Oct 2010 36,144 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 28,724 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 24,290 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 22,303 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 22,303 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 14,904 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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EX53 BBN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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