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BD53 UGW

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,148 mi
Last recorded99,148 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 UGW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 99,148 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 99,143 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 92,604 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 87,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 87,455 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 83,430 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 83,428 miles

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

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine running on 3 cylinders

rear blade split

starter moter sticing

Fail 7 Nov 2011 80,196 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 80,196 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 76,921 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 72,525 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 72,525 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 65,102 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 65,102 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 49,195 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 34,404 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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BD53 UGW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BD53 UGW, 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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What year was BD53 UGW registered?

BD53 UGW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BD53 UGW safe to buy?

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